Michelle @ Living Waters Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 We're going to try to do more drawing this summer. Any favorite how-to books? We've got a few Draw Write Now! books, which we like. I'd like a few more suggestions too. Thanks! (Kids ages are 7, 5, 3, and 1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 My boys like the How to Draw books by Dover publications. An example is: http://www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Animals-Dover/dp/0486298671/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211825280&sr=1-8 This series is really good too: http://www.amazon.com/Draw-Insects-Damon-J-Reinagle/dp/0939217287/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211825252&sr=8-1 This is a fabulous series too: http://www.amazon.com/1-2-3-Draw-Knights-Castles-Dragons/dp/0939217430/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211825319&sr=1-1 A super fun one is made by Ed Emberley (he has other cute drawing books too): http://www.amazon.com/Emberleys-Complete-Funprint-Drawing-Book/dp/0316174483/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211825388&sr=1-1 This series is great for younger children: http://www.amazon.com/Can-Draw-Animals-Usborne-Playtime/dp/0746029438/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211825456&sr=1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Theophan Academy Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 My son loves the Lee Hammond books, because they really show you how to draw realistically. Beautiful shading techniques, and step by step for drawing animals etc. My son really wanted to move beyond the cartoony drawing - so I got some of these at Hobby Lobby for him. http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Hammonds-Big-Book-Drawing/dp/1581804733 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 We've used Usborne's I Can Draw Animals, I Can Draw People, and What Shall I Draw. They're great for a 5yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 We have a lot on the shelf, but those are the ones she goes to over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQmom Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 We have all the Draw Write Now books and the kids love to use those. Mark Kistler's Draw Squad was a huge hit here this last school year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 These are all great for age 5 and up: - Big Yellow Drawing Book by Dan O'Neill (http://www.rainbowresource.com) - 1,2,3 Draw series by Freddie Levin (http://www.amazon.com) - Draw Write Now series by Marie Hablitzel & Kim Stitzer (either of above sources) - Draw Squad by Mark Kistler (either of above sources) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle @ Living Waters Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I really appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceandaughter Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 My drawing child (age nine) really loves the Lee Canter books and teh Draw 1, 2, 3 books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 My kids prefer drawing books by Christopher Hart over all others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 My kids like to use the Draw write now books --all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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