Books in Licensed Learn to Draw series

For years, Nickelodeon has been creating countless clever, funny, and entertaining TV shows, from SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, and The Fairly OddParents to The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Rocket Power, and Avatar. In Learn to Draw the Best of Nickelodeon, young artists and Nickelodeon fans alike will discover how to draw all of their favorite Nickelodeon characters from these shows and others. After introducing artists to the tools and materials they need to get started, a series of drawing exercises invites artists to warm up and learn a few basic drawing techniques. Then the real fun begins! Simple-to-follow step-by-step drawing lessons demonstrate just how easy it is to begin drawing favorite Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Gary, Squidward Tentacles, and Sandy Cheeks, as well as other popular characters, including Cosmo, Timmy, Jimmy Neutron, Cindy Vortex, Otto Rocket, Tommy Pickles, Angelica Pickles, Aang, Appa, Katara, and scads more! Each drawing project starts with a basic line or shape, such as a circle, and then follows several progressive steps, each building on the previous, and culminating in a final color drawing. Additionally, each new step is shown in blue so young artists know exactly what with each new step. Along the way, professional Nickelodeon illustrators share helpful art tips and tricks for capturing each character’s unique look and personality. With approachable projects and fun subject matter, this book will have young artists drawing their favorite Nickelodeon characters in no time!

Out of the Nickelodeon world that created Avatar: The Last Airbender comes The Legend of Korra, a sequel with new adventures and heroes! The story begins 70 years after the events of the first Avatar series, following the death of former Avatar Aang. Avatar Korra is the reincarnation of the Avatar, a feisty teenage girl who is ready to prove herself in the world of element bending. With How to Draw The Legend of Korra, young artists-in-training can learn to bend the elements of art to bring to life their favorite characters - including Avatar Korra, brothers Mako and Bolin, airbending instructor Tenzin, and Amon, the mysterious leader of the anti-bending revolution. After introducing artists to the tools and materials they need to get started, readers are invited to learn a few basic drawing techniques and then warm up by following fun and easy drawing exercises. Then the real fun begins! Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions begin with simple shapes, demonstrating just how easy it is to draw Korra, her friends, and their world. Each project starts with a basic line or shape, such as a circle or triangle, and then follows several progressive steps, each building on the previous and culminating in a final color drawing. Additionally, each new step is shown in blue so young artists know exactly what to draw next. Along the way, professional illustrators share helpful art tips and tricks. With approachable projects and exciting subject matter, this book will have young artists drawing their favorite Legend of Korra characters in no time!

The step-by-step drawing exercises in Learn to Draw Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory will have you drawing all your favorite characters from Finding Dory in no time! Disney•Pixar's Finding Dory reunites everyone's favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?Learn to Draw Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory features all the popular characters from Finding Dory. With just a bit of practice, even beginning artists can draw all the characters in this 64-page book. It features easy step-by-step instructions for drawing baby Dory, adult Dory, her parents Charlie and Jenny, her clownfish friends Marlin and Nemo, the septopusHank, Dory’s old whale shark friend Destiny, Bailey the beluga whale, some sea lions (Fluke, Rudder, and Gerald), Becky the loon, and one of the cutest, cuddliest otters ever! All you'll need to start drawing are a few supplies. And the easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through each step, showing you how each step builds upon the last to create a finished piece of art. You just need to grab a pencil, a piece of paper, and your copy of Learn to Draw Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory, and flip to the character you want to draw. Draw the basic shapes shown in step one, and move on to step two, step three, and keep going! The new lines in each step are shown in blue, so you’ll know exactly what to draw. After adding all the details in each step, darken the lines you want to keep and erase the rest. Finally, add color to your drawing with felt-tip markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or acrylic paints. Tips and insights from professional Disney artists are sprinkled throughout the pages of the book, creating a fun drawing experience for any Finding Dory or Finding Nemo fan. So grab your drawing pencils and paper and get ready to draw with Dory!

Learn to Draw Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story helps young artists capture the likenesses of their favorite characters, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bullseye, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, and Hamm. Blast off on another learn-to-draw adventure with Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and other favorite characters from Disney•Pixar’s beloved film franchise,Toy Story, including the toys featured in Toy Story 3. Young fans will learn to draw the characters using the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions in this edition of Learn to Draw Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story. Professional drawing tips help guide artists along the way. All you'll need to start drawing are a few art supplies. And the easy-to-follow instructions in this book will guide you through each step, showing you how each step builds upon the next to create a finished piece of art. You just need to grab a pencil, a piece of paper, and your copy of Learn to Draw Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, and flip to the character you want to draw. You’ll draw the basic shapes shown in step one, and move on to step two, step three, and keep going! The new lines in each step are shown in blue, so you’ll know exactly what to draw. After adding all the details in each step, darken the lines you want to keep and erase the rest. Finally, add color to your drawing with felt-tip markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or acrylic paints. Plus, learn some fun facts about the characters as you learn to draw them. Included in this book are drawing projects for Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bullseye, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, Hamm, Jessie, The Prospector, Slinky, Aliens, Green Army Men, Emperor Zurg, Bo Peep, Lotso, Big Baby, Chunk, Mr. Pricklepants, Buttercup, Twitch, and Stretch. Brief character descriptions and art instruction from professional Disney•Pixar animators round out this exciting artistic adventure.

With a courageous and impetuous heroine leading the way, Disney/Pixar sets out on yet another extraordinary journey—this time across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland in Brave, which features Merida, a skilled archer and the daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin, surly Lord Macintosh, and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old wise woman for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

Learn to draw all of your favorite military vehicles--step by step!Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Military Machines offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of military vehicles, including the B-52 Bomber, the M1 Abrams Battle Tank, and the stealth fighter jet. The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using basic drawing tools and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, circle, or triangle, and progresses to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each vehicle and what it is used for. With a mix of art instruction and fun trivia, Learn to Draw Military Machines is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite vehicles, in addition to developing their artistic talents.

Young aspiring artists everywhere will be drawn to the selection of ocean animals included in Learn to Draw Sea Creatures, which includes a variety of popular ocean dwellers, such as the beluga whale, manatee, dolphin, sea lion, orca, and many more. This book opens with brief information for getting started, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Young artists-in-training will learn to draw their favorite ocean animals by following the step-by-step instructions in this beautifully illustrated book. Each lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or an oval, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text provides fun and interesting facts about each animal, allowing for an educational, well-rounded drawing experience. Learn to Draw Sea Creatures is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite ocean animals, as well as express their artistic side.

With How to Draw Zoo Animals, young artists learn to bring their favorite creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different animals found at the zoo. Now anyone can learn to draw realistic animals! Simple step-by-step instructions make it fun and easy to draw a lifelike animals, including:Panda bear GiraffeElephant TigerCheetahToucanHippopotamusKangarooOrangutanZebra and more! Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Trivia, fun facts, and the conservation status for each animal provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities. Just start with basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples—you'll be creating your own amazing masterpieces in no time at all.

Set against the spellbinding backdrop of 1920s New Orleans at the height of the jazz era, Disney's animated feature film The Princess and the Frog tells the story of Tiana, a smart girl with big dreams of owning her own restaurant. But when Tiana meets the spoiled and arrogant Prince Naveen, her life takes an unexpected twist thanks in part to a sinister sorcerer and a Voodoo spell. With the beautifully illustrated Learn to Draw Disney's The Princess and the Frog, aspiring artists can now learn to draw all of the story's characters, including Ray, the lovesick Cajun firefly; Louis, the jazz-singing alligator; and a pair of jinxed frogs. And with its exquisitely illustrated step-by-step drawing instructions, this 32-page book is as colorful as a Bourbon Street Mardi Gras celebration.

Learn to Draw Forest Animals and Other Wildlife is an adventurous addition to the Learn to Draw Series. Forest, frontier and prairie animals are beautiful and majestic, peaceful and ferocious. Children will learn to draw a bald eagle, a gentle deer, and a grizzly bear, among others, by following the simple step-by-step instructions. In addition, young artists will also learn a variety of fascinating facts about the drawing subjects, as well as useful drawing tips to help guide them along the way. Whether they’re nature lovers or simply enjoy animals of all kinds, children will love drawing these wild animals of the forest.

Soaring above the world of Disney*Pixar Cars, the new action-packed adventure Planes tells the tale of a young crop-duster named Dusty who dreams of competing in the toughest around-the-world air race in history. Learn to Draw Disney's Planes features Dusty and the friends he meets striving toward his goal, including his coach, a naval plane named Skipper; military planes Echo and Bravo; fellow racer El Chupacabra; and fierce defending champion Ripslinger. Featuring a variety of scenic backgrounds from colorful skies to exotic locations around the world, this beautifully illustrated book is sure to inspire young artists to recreate their favorite personalities from the film. Learn to Draw Disney's Planes opens by introducing artists to a small selection of essential drawing tools and materials, as well as a range of options for adding color. Artists are then guided through a warm-up with some quick and easy sketching exercises before moving on to the step-by-step drawing projects. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a circle or an oval, with each new step building upon the last, and eventually progressing to a finished piece of color artwork. New steps are shown in blue, so young artists know exactly what to draw next. Along the way, professional Disney artists and illustrators share helpful tips and tricks for making each character take flight just like they do on the big screen.

'Drawing is the cat’s meow! With the step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions and full-color illustrations, any cat-lover can learn to draw 26 different lifelike kitties of all shapes and sizes. As kids follow along with the clear illustrations, they’ll learn to develop their drawings from basic shapes to finished masterpieces. And fun facts about the featured breeds add extra entertainment value. With the award-winning Cats & Kittens, kids will be drawing their own cattery full of cats and kittens in no time at all!