Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Halloween

Ed Emberley Drawing Books

by Ed Emberley

Using simple shapes, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a variety of creepy and scary Halloween creatures, such as witches, bats, monsters, and more! This book is packed with cool things that kids-and not a few adults-really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full entertainment.

Genres: Halloween, Art, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

American artist and illustrator, best known for children's picture books.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ed Emberley starts where most elementary-aged kids are at (stick figures) and brings drawing to the next immediate level of complexity. No shading, still just two-dimensional, but able to capture more of the world. Children tend to be very methodical and formulaic in their drawing--what they haven't seen others draw before, they tend to lack the imagination and talent to figure out (on their own) the technique for rendering it in a recognizable form. What most need is an engaging mentor that will help them simplify the complexity down to something they can comprehend and replicate. Children naturally enjoy creating their own worlds and stories through art, and this author-illustrator increases their repertoire, bringing more joy to their fingertips. While a natural artist who wants to make things look realistic may feel stifled by the approach, it will teach him/her to use basic shapes to create forms, to have an eye for detail, and to use boldness in graphic art to create impact and communicate clearly one's ideas. I would strongly recommend each of his color-themed titles (orange, purple, green, etc.), as well as his finger/thumbprint books and his "make a world" book. All will bring smiles and inspiration to young artists ages 5-12.

[Rich Farrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of these becoming increasingly complex, which is fun for a bit of a challenge. The headless horsemen was one of my favorites in this book.

[Mary L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ed Emberley's Halloween Drawing Book is a perfect dose of nostalgia. I highly recommend this book.

[AnnieM · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s ok but the Big Orange Book or the Monsters and scary stuff would be a better choice for a purchase.

[Jay Gee · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a blast from the past. These books had such a grip on me in 1st grade. What a fun way to encourage drawing.

[Eden Silverfox · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book teaches you how to draw Halloween creatures in a very simple and easy way. The drawings are fun looking, but are very easy to draw. If you're looking to be a bit more challenged with drawing, than this isn't the book for you.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ed Emberley's books were my very favorite as a child and I can remember drawing all of these for my grandmother's amusement!

[Mo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with same Halloween creatures from his Big Orange Drawing Book.

[Kathryn Troeschel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to follow instructions for elementary students and non-artistic parents! So much fun to see how easily basic shapes turn into creepy creatures.