Art for Kids: Drawing - by Kathryn Temple (Paperback)

About the Book

Contains hands-on activities to teach basic elements including shading techniques and creating perspective.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"This is a gold mine of information for any kid that doodles." --Library Media Connection

About the Author

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.