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Start with a Scribble : Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered by John Cassidy and Quentin Blake (2020, Spiral)
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Start With a Scribble : Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered, Hardcover by Blake, Quentin; Cassidy, John, ISBN 1615194002, ISBN-13 9781615194001, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "A guide to drawing from the master Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl's celebrated illustrator"--
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Product Identifiers
PublisherExperiment LLC, T.H.E.
ISBN-101615194002
ISBN-139781615194001
eBay Product ID (ePID)22038524517
Product Key Features
Book TitleStart with a Scribble : Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered
Number of Pages108 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTechniques / Pen & Ink Drawing, Techniques / Drawing, Graphic Arts / General, Techniques / Pencil Drawing
Publication Year2020
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Art
AuthorJohn Cassidy, Quentin Blake
FormatSpiral
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight22.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width11.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-003731
ReviewsThere are lots of tricks artists know, and they're not hard to learn. You just need the right instructor . . . [Paint This Book! and Start with a Scribble] fit the bill perfectly . . . both are filled with fun, light illustrations . . . and although these books leave plenty of room for artistic imagination, for me their real value is the way they introduce the ideas of perspective, line quality, and other helpful tools for beginning artists., Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner (1999) National Parenting Publications Gold Award Winner (1999) "Children's imaginations will soar with this sketchbook of inspirational artwork, gentle suggestions, practical advice, and lots of white space for the aspiring artist's use."-- Parents' Choice "There are lots of tricks artists know, and they're not hard to learn. You just need the right instructor . . . [ Paint This Book! and Start with a Scribble ] fit the bill perfectly . . . both are filled with fun, light illustrations . . . And although these books leave plenty of room for artistic imagination, for me their real value is the way they introduce the ideas of perspective, line quality, and other helpful tools for beginning artists."-- Kathy Ceceri for WIRED.com, Start with a Scribble belongs in every elementary classroom library and home. Its fun-filled humorous illustrations will not only stimulate readers' imaginations but tap into their creative processes., "Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner (1999) National Parenting Publications Gold Award Winner (1999) "Children's imaginations will soar with this sketchbook of inspirational artwork, gentle suggestions, practical advice, and lots of white space for the aspiring artist's use.", Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner (1999) National Parenting Publications Gold Award Winner (1999) "Children's imaginations will soar with this sketchbook of inspirational artwork, gentle suggestions, practical advice, and lots of white space for the aspiring artist's use."-- Parents' Choice "What a marvelous book--funny, accessible and inspirational. . . . The 'artistically undiscovered' will thrill to hear the author's advocation of the Gung-Ho approach, his urge to express your 'you-ness' and capture the spirit of things on paper. From drawing spectacles and emotional rabbits to creating a 3-Headed Red-Spotted Gorff (whatever that is) and dealing with human anatomy, Blake's quirky guide will have you scribbling away in glee."-- Kirkus UK "There are lots of tricks artists know, and they're not hard to learn. You just need the right instructor . . . [ Paint This Book! and Start with a Scribble ] fit the bill perfectly . . . both are filled with fun, light illustrations . . . and although these books leave plenty of room for artistic imagination, for me their real value is the way they introduce the ideas of perspective, line quality, and other helpful tools for beginning artists."-- Kathy Ceceri, WIRED.com, Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner (1999) National Parenting Publications Gold Award Winner (1999) "Children's imaginations will soar with this sketchbook of inspirational artwork, gentle suggestions, practical advice, and lots of white space for the aspiring artist's use."-- Parents' Choice " Start with a Scribble belongs in every elementary classroom library and home. Its fun-filled humorous illustrations will not only stimulate readers' imaginations but tap into their creative processes." -- New York Journal of Books "What a marvelous book--funny, accessible and inspirational. . . . The 'artistically undiscovered' will thrill to hear the author's advocation of the Gung-Ho approach, his urge to express your 'you-ness' and capture the spirit of things on paper. From drawing spectacles and emotional rabbits to creating a 3-Headed Red-Spotted Gorff (whatever that is) and dealing with human anatomy, Blake's quirky guide will have you scribbling away in glee."-- Kirkus UK "There are lots of tricks artists know, and they're not hard to learn. You just need the right instructor . . . [ Paint This Book! and Start with a Scribble ] fit the bill perfectly . . . both are filled with fun, light illustrations . . . and although these books leave plenty of room for artistic imagination, for me their real value is the way they introduce the ideas of perspective, line quality, and other helpful tools for beginning artists."-- Kathy Ceceri, WIRED.com, What a marvelous book--funny, accessible and inspirational. . . . The 'artistically undiscovered' will thrill to hear the author's advocation of the Gung-Ho approach, his urge to express your 'you-ness' and capture the spirit of things on paper. From drawing spectacles and emotional rabbits to creating a 3-Headed Red-Spotted Gorff (whatever that is) and dealing with human anatomy, Blake's quirky guide will have you scribbling away in glee.
SynopsisCan you find the pointy end of a pencil? Then you can draw! Start with a Scribble will banish your inner critic and kick-start your inner genius, as you learn to capture the spirit of things with a little how-to and a lot of just-do. An artist-quality pen and two watercolor pencils (red and black) are included. Inside, you'll find: Prompts to inspire you (e.g., "emotional rabbits") Doodles to finish ("Mrs. Thudkins takes her floppaterasis for a walk") Techniques to try ( only when the mood strikes you), from shading to perspective And plenty of wide-open space to play around in. Sir Quentin's sage advice appears throughout, from "it's best to name your animal after you draw it" to "don't worry too much yet about ankles." The most important lesson? YOU are the only person qualified to express your unique you-ness. Publisher's note: Start with a Scribble is an updated North American edition of Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz, 1999)., Want to be an artist? Here's the secret . . . you already are one You may still need help finding the pointy end of the pencil--but you're the only person qualified to express your unique you-ness. In Start with a Scribble, you'll find a little how-to and a lot of just-do. It's a sketchbook with training wheels Beloved artist Quentin Blake and irrepressible free spirit John Cassidy have packed this book with a balance of instruction and encouragement to jump-start your inner artist--from: "It's best to name your animal after you draw it," to: "Don't worry too much yet about ankles." There's plenty of open space for you to play in, but around the edges you'll find handrails of help--and just a touch of technique. The most important lesson? Let go and give in to your creative spirit, This utterly encouraging book is a masterclass in how to draw for kids and grownups with Sir Quentin Blake, beloved illustrator to Roald Dahl.
LC Classification NumberNC650.B583 2020
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