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GENERAL ART ISSUES "Artists Handbook Of Materials And Techniques," Mayer, Ralph A nearly indispensible resource for those involved in visual art, particularly essential for painters in oil, acrylic or watercolor. Since it was first published in 1940, it has remained continually in print through many editions and has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. A detailed index makes a wealth of information readily available. Charts and line drawings throughout.   "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain," Edwards, Betty I've given copies of this book as gifts to more people than I can count! It is a stupendous guidebook for anyone desiring to learn how to draw; it can help nearly anyone who is willing to follow the practice sessions. While you won't find anything in this book which hasn't been known for a long time, its presentation is superior to almost any other. My only complaint is that the science is a bit out-dated by now. Scientists are no longer convinced that the functions right and left hemispheres of the brain can be as easily defined and separated as is implied by this book.   "The Artist's Handbook," Smith, Ray -- Hardcover - 352 pages Whenever I am approaching a medium which is new to me, or want to quickly expand my thoughts on how to handle a particular subject, this is the book I turn to! This is an extremely practical and interesting guide to almost everything related to visual arts. Over 1,000 illustrations! Back to Book Index

CHILDREN'S ART BOOKS "Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals," Ed Emberley Ed Emberley is a Caldecott medalist, and in this book, he shows children (ages 6-10) how to draw a large of different animals by using the simplest of shapes. Animals include: elephants, dragons, lions, foxes, fish, wolves and dogs, bears, gorillas, monkeys, mice, sharks, frogs, birds, whales, giraffes, octopi, spiders, ladybugs and caterpillars. Lots of fun for young artists! Click here for more Ed Emberley books for children "Draw 50 Animals: The Step-By-Step Way To Draw Elephants, Tigers, Dogs, Fish, Birds, and Many More...," P. Lee Ames Lee J. Ames (Illustrator) This is part of the excellent "Draw 50..." series, which teaches children how to reduce a subject down to its simplest compent shapes. Draw 50 Animals has simple instructions for drawing all types of animals. Ames shows how easy it is use simple shapes to create an accurate portrait in a just a few steps. For other books in the excellent "Draw 50..." series, click here. Back to Book Index [NEXT BOOK PAGE... ] If you can not find what you are looking for in my recommended list, try searching for it.

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