Books with title How to Draw: Dragons in Simple Steps

All drawing is based on the simple construction of lines and shapes. This great new series teaches how to draw popular subjects in extremely easy step-by-step stages. Even an absolute beginner will be able to create great drawings following these illustrations. In this book, Paul Davies includes a fantastic range of dragons from fearsome flying and fighting beasts to fire-breathing creatures and endearing cartoon-like characters.

Hands and feet are considered the hardest parts of the body to draw, due to the variety of shapes involved and their dynamism; and as a result they are often neglected by artists. In this book Susie Hodge, who has been teaching practical art for over 17 years, will demystify the process in creating these body parts and teach the reader how to draw them with simple illustrated instructions. In six stages Hodge builds up the shapes of the hands and feet to create a professional-looking sketch. Both beginners and the more advanced artists will benefit from this invaluable, easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide.

This easy-to-follow book teaches the reader how to draw a wonderful variety of mandalas using very simple steps. Well-known doodler Ann Marie Irvine, owner of AnnsDoodles.com, includes a good selection of simple and more complex mandala designs. From flowers to seashells, even beginners will soon be able to create great drawings using these illustrations as a guide. Numerous examples of Anns drawings can be seen on her website, which she set up in 2007, and her work is available to buy from her Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Annsd00dles) and from Etsy (www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Annsdoodles).

Step-by-step instructions for drawing a dragonfly, intended for children and adults who are able to draw lines and shapes and read at a fourth grade level or higher. This can be used for classroom instruction or independent drawing. Drawing can be done using pencil, or any computer drawing software. This method of drawing is a fun way to exercise the right brain. The right brain is responsible for facial recognition, expressing emotions, intuition, spatial awareness, creativity, and other critical functions.

Animals are a popular subject within the manga genre, and this book is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basics of creating these amazing creatures. The reader can choose from 28 different manga animals, all full of character and in a range of dynamic poses, including a dog, panda, fox, chameleon and penguin. Each drawing is developed in eight easy stages from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured drawing, making this book suitable for adults and children of all ages and abilities.

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp · Ideal gift for children.&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp · Learn from these timeless classic teachings that have inspired so many children and adults alike to create their own beautiful works of art.&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp · Simple to follow, yet for budding artists of all ages leads to enviable drawing skills.&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp · Step-by-step technique takes a blank page to a finished drawing using principles seen in sophisticated artwork and animations today.&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp · Fast progression in skill level with this method that uses gradual, simplified stages to build a finished piece of artwork. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspLearning to draw animals can be both fun and easy when you are shown correctly right from the start. So why not learn from the master teacher who is credited to have inspired Walt Disney to start drawing and pursue his animating career. Author and illustrator Edwin George Lutz is the man, and he is famous for his method of breaking down complex illustrations into simple step-by-step stages that anyone can follow. Many fine artists and illustrators over the decades have used his technique, and the classic teachings in this book will show you how as well. In this remarkable 152 page course you will learn how to draw a fantastic range of cartoon-like animals. It is divided into 3 sections:- Creatures Of The Land, Creatures Of The Air, and Creatures Of The Water. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspAnimals included are dogs, cats, horses, elephants, birds, fishes, butterflies, rabbits, monkeys, bears, owls, bees, star fish, pigs, frogs, prairie-dogs, mice, chickens, a camel, cow, crab, dragonfly, fox, giraffe, kangaroo, chipmunk, goat, buffalo, raccoon, sea horse, snail, and a tortoise. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspThis book is aimed at teaching children (although it’s great for any beginner no matter the age), and the choice of pictures is designed to keep a child fascinated. There are over one hundred animals to draw, and the method makes for a magical experience making drawing easy and delightfully interesting. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspThe book provides a step-by-step system that fixes the object in memory and develops naturally a physical skill and a memorized knowledge of proportion and form. Images are broken down into simple key-lines, which are then built upon with clear step-by-step instructions, resulting in impressive drawings. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspInstructions are very brief, for the key-lines of each object tell their own story and the child is entranced by the results soon gained. The youngest child may grasp the magic progress of this way of working and he or she will quickly learn to draw the picture naturally and well. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspWe think anyone who applies the knowledge contained within this course will be delighted with their results, and the speed and ease at which they attain them.