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Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be (Volume 1) Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2014

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The only drawing book children need to become the artists they want to be!

“This is a gold mine of information.”—Library Media Connection

When children draw, they want to create an accurate likeness of the things they see. With this imaginative, informative, and amply illustrated guide, it's amazingly easy for kids to make their art dreams come true. The entertaining, hands-on lessons begin with contour drawing techniques and feature numerous exercises that show budding artists how to make basic shapes and forms, create the illusion of volume with light, use perspective, and accurately draw people, animals, landscapes, and more.
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    8 - 11 years, from customers
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    Art for Kids
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 12
  6. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.31 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Union Square Kids
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    1402784775
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    978-1402784774
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Kathryn Temple is a celebrated visual artist and writer who has taught art to children in school and camp settings. Her paintings have been exhibited in dozens of group and solo shows, have earned her artist grants and residences, and can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the country. She is also the author and illustrator of Art for Kids: Drawing in Color (also Sterling), and lives in Asheville, NC.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square Kids; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1402784775
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402784774
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.31 x 10 inches
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Kathryn Temple is a celebrated artist and writer. She began studying oil painting at six and has taught art to children and adults in school, camp, and university settings. Her paintings and text-based installations have been exhibited in dozens of group and solo shows and can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the country. Kathryn believes that art and creativity are essential aspects of a happy life and that they help people of all ages cultivate patience, compassion and empathy. In addition to her work as a visual artist, Kathryn has worked as an actor in professional and experimental theatres and has had the privilege of originating roles in several world-premiere productions. She has a Master of Fine Arts in painting and is a registered yoga instructor. She believes all people are artists and has found that most children know this on an intuitive level. She is the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed book Art for Kids: Drawing as well as Art for Kids: Drawing in Color. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina.

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BEST DRAWING BOOK totally recommend-reviewed by 10 year old
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BEST DRAWING BOOK totally recommend-reviewed by 10 year old
I got this and now I am so much better at drawing! It is amazing, I wanted to learn how to make hands and arms and eyes and it has it all. Me and my friend looked up all the stuff we needed. I totally recommend for kids and beginners. I mean even people who are already advanced could find something useful in this book. Great buy. Very good quality.
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Lydz d 🤓
5.0 out of 5 stars Greet content and illustration for any beginning artist.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016
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This is really a 4.5 but had to round up. Very detailed book. Soft gloss pages. Pastel shades for various sections.

Content: Everyone Can Draw (motivational/encouraging); The Drawing Toolbox (basic supplies); Chpt 1 Open your Artist's Eyes; Chpt 2 Line Drawing; Chpt 3 Light and Shadow; Chpt 4 Proportion and Scale; Chpt 5 Perspective (great chapter on the lines and views; Chpt 6 Drawing Faces (focus on individual elements them combining); Chpt 7 Drawing Bodies (seeing the joints and proportion); Chpt 8 Anything Can Happen (imagination and creativity vs reality)...112 pages of instructions, examples and tips.

It loses half star only because I feel it is a little too wordy for kids...not really child reading. My daughter flipped through the book and didn't want to read just wanted to try. She wants new to read it and relay the information and she is an avid reader who loves to draw. She started on the eye as she got the book today. But I rounded up because the content is great and she may read it if she is having problems following the diagram.

Will update over time...she's jostling me for it as I was noting the chapters. Watching details and not reading. We'll see.
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Joey D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great starting art book! Well organized, covers a lot of topics.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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I can't believe this was only $5! Most bang for you're buck that you'll get out of a beginners art book. They even cover sightsizing.

I am honestly surprised at how much they cover - perspective, portraits, and proportions are all here.

If you're looking to get into detail on a specific subject, you will have to look elsewhere though. If you want to cover all your basics, this is a great start.

It's well organized and written clearly. Would recommend.
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gary barnard
5.0 out of 5 stars This book absolutely helpa young readers to improve their skills
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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This book accomplished the goals i had hoped for
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James D. Windsor
4.0 out of 5 stars An instruction book that encourages kids to create. Good lessons.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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Loved the book and it came in good condition. But if you are in a hurry, order from Amazon directly because it took 24 days from the order date till delivery! I didn’t realize it would take so long from SAMGROUP until after I ordered it.
Ordered on 9/11 and was delivered on 10/05.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My son is learning skills he will be able to use to draw whatever he'd like. Being a home school mom
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
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This book is part of tapestry of grace home school curriculum. I'm very thankful for that. I would not have found this book otherwise. It's not just a how to draw a certain thing kind of book. It teaches technique. My son is learning skills he will be able to use to draw whatever he'd like.

Being a home school mom, I can't be every teacher he would have in a public or private school. I think this book takes the place of the art teacher as far as drawing is concerned. In fact it is much better than any drawing instruction I received in school. I'm highly impressed. So much so I looked up the author to find that she has another book. I ordered it. I'm still waiting for it to come in the mail.
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SoFLSue
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
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I purchased this for my daughter. I scanned it, looked like good instructions for beginners.
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Nan011
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool to teach kids DRAWING basics
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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I bought this book to help me build a course for kids and it’s absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend this book to anyone teaching drawing basics!
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S. Dees
3.0 out of 5 stars Seems a little old for kids.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
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Flipped through the book after receipt and thought it was a bit mature for younger kids. I read other reviews that say it is appropriate for 8+ but it seems a bit much for that age group. I admit I don’t have children (this was for a friend’s 9 yo.) so maybe I just don’t appreciate the modern kid. Either way, perhaps keep in mind the maturity level of the child you are buying for. If they are really serious, would be a good book. If you’re wanting them to have fun with it, maybe not.
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Redridinghood
5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational!
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2024
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My grandson will love this gift. It will help him do better in his drawing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Para todas las edades
Reviewed in Mexico on November 14, 2020
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Es un buen libro, lo uso yo como adulto, no sé dibujar, pero desde el principio te enseña varios tipos para empezar. Lo recomiendo. ;)
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Pauline
5.0 out of 5 stars For learning to draw
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2022
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I wanted a present for a 10 year old friend who wants to draw but lacks confidence. This book encourages, not in a prescriptive way, but using techniques that I as an adult have found gave me the confidence to draw again after many years of not doing so. She seems delighted with it, so I hope she will now get as much enjoyment out of drawing as I do.
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RP
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book !
Reviewed in India on September 2, 2020
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Simply great. My grand daughter loved it. Very useful for children and adults alike. Prompt and courteous delivery too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book !
Reviewed in India on September 2, 2020
Simply great. My grand daughter loved it. Very useful for children and adults alike. Prompt and courteous delivery too.
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Jonas
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect book
Reviewed in Germany on May 15, 2019
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I like it very much
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