Draw 50 Animals,   ISBN:9780385195195

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well done for the beginner. very simplistic in his approach very simple drawings to follow great for kids

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I have fond childhood memories of Lee J. Ames's "Draw 50..." series of books. They were my favorite books at the public library, and I used to spent many hours following along with the drawings of elephants, horse, airplanes, tanks, and other things.

If your child demonstrates an interest in drawing, I wholeheartedly recommend this book and others in the series, like The Draw 50 Way: How to Draw Cats, Puppies, Horses, Buildings, Birds, Aliens, Boats, Trains and Everything Else Under the Sun and Draw 50 Famous Cartoons: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Your Favorite Cartoon Characters (Books for Young Readers). There's sure to be something he or she likes.

Some of the techniques I learned subconsciously from here as a young boy include roughly hewing out shapes and proportions, building more complex shapes from simpler ones, making drawings in perspective and giving them the appearance of three-dimensionality and volume. These are all fundamental skills that developing artists need to learn and master.

The steps-by-step illustrations are easy to follow, with nothing to read so these books are suitable for children all ages and languages (and adults too). This wonderful series should be a part of every child's life... or anyone young and old who simply wants to learn to draw better.

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I purchased this book for a 13-year-old who likes animals and who previously took a vague interest in drawing. In the month since I presented it, not a week has gone by but she's calling me over to see the drawings she's creating with the help of this book. The book's teaching method is very easy to understand, and putting it together with a sketch pad and the proper pencils made it a great gift; not to mention that the child's sketches are greatly improved. And even more importantly, she's learning and enjoying something NOT related to a computer; an ipod, or a television set. Even if she stops drawing tomorrow, I would still feel this book was a good investment.

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My daughter loves these books. I think we own them all now. Very easy to follow. Great for beginners.

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My daughter absolutely loves the "Draw 50" books. It's amazing, the things they have helped her to draw. She is 10, and has always had an artistic ability, these books are a great help to her!