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Animals in art Cartooning Technique Comic books, strips, etc Technique Dessin Technique Ouvrages pour la jeunesse Drawing Technique Drawing Technique Juvenile literature Drawing Themes, motives Figure drawing Technique Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts) in art Thumbprints in artEmberley, Ed.
Summary: Instructions for creating a variety of shapes and figures using thumbprints and a few simple lines.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 1977
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 760.028 EMBEmberley, Ed.
Summary: Step-by-step instructions for drawing people and animals using a minimum of line and circle combinations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 1979
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 EMBCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 EMBKoch, Alli
Summary: "Your kid will have fun learning to draw cool things--small and large--that they can hang in their room or show off to their friends. Author and artist Alli Koch's simple step-by-step instructions will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. From cupcakes, to unicorns, to cars, and cats, your kid will be drawing their favorite things in no...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Star Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 KOCLi, Yishan
Summary: "Learn to draw a wide range of manga characters in a variety of hairstyles, faces, and clothing, as well as animals, mechas, weapons, and vehicles. From teens to tech, cuddly pups to dangerous dragons, you'll find them all here in these pages. Step-by-step drawings show you how to draw bodies, faces, eyes, hair, hands, and feet. Learn scores of hairstyles, facial expressions, hand gestures, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stackpole Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.2 LIToudo, Ryo.
Summary: Explains how characters in Japanese comics, or manga, are drawn, with an emphasis on pen and tone techniques.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic-sha Pub. Co. 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.2 TOUWest, Tracey
Summary: Catch step-by-step secret tips on drawing your favorite Pokémon, like Pikachu, Togepi, Chikorita, Meowth, Pichu, Houndour, Lugia, Cyndaquil, and more! Plus, draw bonus poses of Pokémon in action, and create your own battle scenes! You'll be a Pokémon-drawing-Master in no time!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2002
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 WESGoldman, Ken
Summary: Packed with helpful photographs, hundreds of techniques, and loads of expert instruction, The Complete Book of Poses for Artists is the perfect resource for artists of all skill levels. The human figure is one of the most difficult subjects to capture in drawing. The Complete Book of Poses for Artists combines photographs and illustrations that demonstrate how to accurately render the human...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Publishing 2017
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 741.2 GOLSummary: The Art of Basic Drawing offers dynamic step-by-step lessons, covering a range of subjects, including still lifes, animals, landscapes, and people.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Publishing 2005
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 741.2 FOSContents: Disc 1. An introduction to drawing ; Drawing materials for line ; Drawing fundamentals and first exercises ; Line and shape: Line and aggregate shape ; Line and shape: Volume and figure-ground ; Line and shape: Positive and negative shape -- Disc 2. Composition: The format and its armature ; Composition: How artists compose ; Line and shape: Line attributes and gesture ; Composition: Shape and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.2 BroCall number: DVD 741.2 Bro
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4 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 741.2 HOWCall number: DVD 741.2 HOW
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Summary: "A brilliant guide to the art of creating comics... in the format of a comic!"--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 741.2 ILYBarbo, Maria S.
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing over seventy Pokemon, including Pikachu, Meowth, Aipom, and Rockruff.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: Contains all the techniques and projects--more than one hundred--from the Art Ideas series, and includes information on such topics as brushes, paper, media, wax resist, punched holes, and paper sculpture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub.] 2010
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Arts WattGeddes, Hannah
Summary: The animal kingdom is full of fascinating textures, patterns, and shapes. This Zentangle guide teaches readers how to tap into nature s beauty through simple design. Readers will learn basic Zentangle patterns they can mix and match to create uniquely tangled animals. Up-close visuals teach readers complex patterns in small, easy chunks. Step-by-step instructions show readers how to divide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 GEDGeddes, Hannah
Summary: Dragons, fairies, unicorns, and other fantastical beasts come to life with the magic of Zentangle in this detailed guide. Readers will master basic Zentangle patterns they can mix and match to create unique mythical beasts. Up-close visuals break down dizzying patterns into simple parts. Step-by-step instructions help readers divide creature outlines into smaller shapes and fill them in with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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Summary: "Captivating creative minds the world over, the art of Zentangle evokes meditation practices to create seemingly complicated line drawings that are actually easy to learn. In The Great Zentangle Book, certified Zentangle teacher (CZT) Beate Winkler provides simple and clear directions for creating 101 classic tangles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books 2016
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Summary: How to draw a graphic novel is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. The book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding and digital file set-up. Each lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Ltd 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 PAGSummary: Step-by-step instructions illustrate how to draw all of your favorite characters from the popluar game, Angry Birds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Summary: Step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty different aircraft and spacecraft including a Boeing 747, a U-2, and a hang glider.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Broadway Books 1977
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.8 AMEArnosky, Jim.
Summary: Provides drawings of landscapes, plants, animals, and other aspects of nature, accompanied by comments from the artist on how and why he drew them.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books 1988
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.83 ARNStJohn, Amanda
Summary: Contains illustrated instructions for drawing different kinds of monsters in five steps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Childs World 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.87 STJJeffries, Corina
Summary: "Dinosaurs are fascinating subjects for a young artist. This book explores huge herbivores like Brachiosaurus and Camarasaurus. Readers will also discover vicious carnivores like Tyrannosaurus rex and Deinonychus. Each spread allows readers to deeply connect with the dinosaur through fun facts. Then, it presents accessible step-by-step instructions for how to draw that dinosaur. Incredible...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Oversize, Call number: J 743.6 JEFMorozumi, Junka
Summary: This book provides a revolutionary new 3-step tracing technique that beginning artists can use to quickly learn to draw manga characters just like a pro!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 741.2 MORKesselring, Susan.
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing zoo animals, including giraffes, alligators, lions, and kangaroos.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Childs World 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.6 KESZalme, Ron
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions on drawing the heroes and villains of LEGO Legends of Chima.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014