Drawing for Older Children & Teens

by Mona Brookes, Geraldine Schwartz (Foreword)

Everyone can learn how to draw- and feel truly proud of the results - using Mona Brookes' proven drawing methods. Now the author of America's best-selling art instruction book for young children provides a complete course for older children, teens and adult beginners.

In Part I, you'll discover the many different styles you can choose to draw in and how to develop your own personal style.

In Part II, you'll discover a unique way of seeing that allows you to draw any shape you observe. You'll learn the basics (from buying art supplies to planning your compositions) and all the good stuff- proportion, scale, perspective, contrast shading and special effects. Lastly, Mona provides essential information on drawing the human form, animals, still, landscapes, and buildings.

It's all here. Now nothing can prevent you from discovering the joys of drawing. Open this book and you'll see what creative possibilities await you!

Special Note
Drawing For Older Children & Teens includes special sections for art teachers and educators.

Genres: Art, Drawing, Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1991

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could be a good resource for the absolute beginner who's not sure where to start, or if they're even capable of starting. The book dedicates a lot of time addressing misconceptions that may hold someone back from trying, which is nice. Could be condensed quite a bit, I think.

The exercises and assignments are very accessible to the complete beginner, but I don't think they go quite far enough to apply to the intermediate or advanced artist wanting to develop their skills.

There's good stuff in here, I just mostly didn't enjoy the way Mona organizes and conveys the information. Not a bad book, just not for me.

[Olga Ermishkina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Я её покупала, чтобы порисовать самой (не для ребёнка).

Основная идея книги - многие люди считают, что они "не умеют рисовать", потому что их запугали в детстве ожиданиями красивого результата. А можно рисовать не для "красивого результата", а для радости - и если не бояться критики, оказывается, что всех можно научить рисовать, в том числе, и довольно сложные вещи. Автор показывает разные техники и методики рисунка, как их сделать простыми для усвоения и приятными.

Однако для меня в этой книге оказалось слишком много правил ;) Я думаю, методика, как она описана, хороша для коллективной работы в классе. Для индивидуальных занятий вряд ли стоит делать все задания подряд, лучше взять из неё некоторые идеи и задания, которые понравятся больше. Кроме того, перечисленные материалы для занятий не купить в России - нужно искать аналоги - и вполне можно использовать ассортимент детских магазинов - у нас сейчас продаётся масса клёвых фломастеров, красок и т.п.

[Mackenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was really more interested in Mona Brookes' Drawing with Children but this is the only one the library had. It gave me a good sense of her style and techniques. I read it through like she suggested for teachers but do hope to go back and complete a few of the excercises and I think I will try and get my hands on the book for younger children.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always wanted to draw, but felt you couldn't...or even that you shouldn't? This book is for you. For anyone who was ever told to colour inside the lines or criticized for their attempts. Read this book. Follow the exercises. Watch yourself blossom.

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[Elizabeth Matthews]

Basic steps to drawing. Some illustrations worth using such as shape page.

[Barbara Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Also used parts of this book in my art classes.