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Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Kayla and Mateo enjoy passing drawings of dinosaurs to each other across the clothesline that runs between their apartment windows, but when the clothesline is taken down, the two children must find a new way to keep their story--and friendship going"--
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Domina más de 80 tecnicas de dibujo con talleres paso a paso y consejos de artistas profesionales. Para principiantes o expertos, aprende a pintar a carboncillo, lápiz o pastel y descubre todo lo que necesitas saber sobre tonos, colores, texturas, líneas y composición, con consejos detallados para artistas principiantes, intermedios y avanzados. Los talleres paso a paso completamente ilustrados de artistas profesionales te guían a traves de...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Create one-of-a-kind outfits with this essential guide to Japanese-style fantasy fashion! Using the authors' unique Costume Matrix, you will learn how to develop new and daring designs for your anime and manga characters and cosplay creations. First, choose a look to serve as your fashion foundation. Then select an alternate style and fuse it with the first fashion theme to create an unexpected ensemble combining elements have never before been seen...
Author
Publisher
Rocky Nook
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Perfect for curious explorers and aspiring artists, this beginning drawing book will show kids how to observe and draw their favorite animals and the natural world in a fun, interactive style! Popular YouTube drawing instructor Brad Woodard, founder of the Brave Kids Art Club show, shares his easy-to-follow lessons and tips and tricks for getting outside and drawing cool stuff.
7) Pencilympics
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Pencilmate signs up for the Pencilympics, a competition of super athletic challenges, in order to win a quadrillion dollar prize! Follow Pencilmate as he trains and competes in an intense game of Thumb War, basketball, karate, and more! Will Pencilmate win the grand prize? Read along to find out! "--Publisher's website.
Publisher
Walter Foster Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy allows beginning artists to get started drawing manga, comic book, and fantasy characters, from manga heroines and heroes, chibis, superheroes, and villains to space aliens and guardians, mythical creatures, and more! Learn to develop your sketches from basic shapes, adding clothing, accessories, and personality to draw creative and original characters and scenes, step by easy step. Perfect for beginners,...
Author
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This book is designed to help the reader gain access to right-brain functions, which affect artistic and creative abilities, by teaching drawing through unusual exercises designed to increase visual skills. It includes updates based on recent research about the brain's plasticity and the emerging significance of right-brain functioning. It offers new tools for identifying and solving life problems with the visual-thinking skills acquired through drawing....
10) Scribbles: 2
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In the second installment of this captivating series, Kaoru Mori— author of award-winning series A Bride’s Story and Emma—shares works from her personal collection of sketches and concept drawings. From familiar characters and settings to illustrations drawn from Mori’s own interests, Scribbles is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and into the sketchbooks of one of Japan’s most beloved creators."--
11) Scribbles: 1
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this stunning volume, Kaoru Mori—author of award-winning series A Bride’s Story and Emma—shares works from her personal collection of sketches and concept drawings. From familiar characters and settings to illustrations drawn from Mori’s own interests, Scribbles is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and into the sketch books of one of Japan’s most beloved creators."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"It's time to strike back against The Pencil in the sky! Pencilmate gathers all of his friends, Pencilmiss, Granny, and Mini Big Guy to help him find The Pencil's greatest weakness. After several sketchy moments that The Pencil draws around them, they eventually fall off the page and into a strange, new world. Our world. Who will win? Pencilmate or The Pencil? You're going to have to read and find out! "--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Bloom Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Get your sketchbook ready--it's time to take your drawing skills to the next level with Drawing spooky chibi! A comprehensive guide with easy to follow instructions, useful tips, and handy practice pages, this latest installment in the Drawing chibi series will have you oohing and awwing at a number of creepy creatures and malicious monsters, including: black cats, killer clowns, scary dolls, Frankenstein's monster, witches and wizards, Cthulu. Whether...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Want to become a Wings of Fire drawing expert? You've come to the right place! This official How to Draw book includes simple, step-by-step instructions on how to sketch and color the simplest dragonets all the way to the most powerful, full-grown dragons. All your favorite characters from Sunny, Qibli, and Blue to Tsunami, Glory, and Peril and Kinkajou, Clay, and Darkstalker are here. Over 40 dragons are inside and ready for you to make them soar...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Doodling is cute, fun, and creative—the very essence of Kawaii culture! Japanese illustrator Yuu is known for her super-cute style. Now you can draw like her, in four easy steps! Wide-eyed and smiling, these easy-to-create doodles transform everyday objects into supercute Kawaii illustrations. Yuu rounds up the usual Kawaii suspects: silly, smiling popsicles and ice cream cones, funny-faced flowers and goofy, grinning kitty cats and teddy bears....
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Daniel tells his class about the family and friends he loves. He draws pictures to show while he talks about each one and their special memories together, from playing cars with Miss Elaina to Dad Tiger putting Daniel up on his shoulders"--
Publisher
New DesignOriginals
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"There is a whole manga universe waiting for youngsters to draw! Draw Your Own Manga World is a step-by-step guide to drawing different manga characters and the accessories that define their worlds. Learn how to draw a whole bunch of characters, each living in their own manga-themed world, featuring clothing and accessories, different hair styles (curly hair, straight hair, updos, braids, and buns), cute pets, mascots - in the form of matching chibi...
19) How to draw
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
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 professional artworking tips are delivered in the style of a...
Author
Publisher
Godine
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Since retiring from active performing, Baez has focused her formidable talents on painting and drawing. This collection of drawings shows another side of Baez: lovingly loose and charming sketches on reoccurring themes such as politics, relationships, women, animals, and family. Each section, organized thematically, includes an introductory piece by the artist. Baez approaches her line drawings as exercises in freedom: she begins drawing upside down--often...
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