Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, TooThe definitive guide to encouraging drawing and creativity, for parents and teachers alike Mona Brookes's clear and practical approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method." This revised and expanded edition includes: • Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn • An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning differences • An integrated-studies chapter with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness • A sixteen-page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations This invaluable teaching tool not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in each of us. |
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Page 95
... Drawing Look at Leo and begin to imagine how you want to place him in your drawing . Consider what size you want him to be , where you want him in the composition , and in what direction you want him to face . Imagine Your Whole ...
... Drawing Look at Leo and begin to imagine how you want to place him in your drawing . Consider what size you want him to be , where you want him in the composition , and in what direction you want him to face . Imagine Your Whole ...
Page 108
... Draw the general shape of the horse with the regular- tipped black marker , then you can draw all the designs and ... want your carousel horse to appear in your drawing . You may want to draw it alone , you may want to put it against ...
... Draw the general shape of the horse with the regular- tipped black marker , then you can draw all the designs and ... want your carousel horse to appear in your drawing . You may want to draw it alone , you may want to put it against ...
Page 126
... want to draw the stems with a fine- tipped marker , as in examples a and b . You could draw with a color that is darker than you plan the color of the plant to be and then color it in with that lighter color later . Or you may want to draw ...
... want to draw the stems with a fine- tipped marker , as in examples a and b . You could draw with a color that is darker than you plan the color of the plant to be and then color it in with that lighter color later . Or you may want to draw ...
Contents
Before You Draw | 3 |
Setting the Stage | 21 |
Creating a Supportive Climate | 32 |
Copyright | |
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