DRAWING AND PAINTING
 Draw History: Civil War, by Nancy
Clayton. Detailed, step-by-step illustrated instructions will teach you how to
draw real-life characters and artifacts from the Civil War -- Robert E. Lee and his horse,
Traveler; an authentic southern plantation; a battlefield cannon; Lincoln's funeral train
engine, The Nashville; and much more. As you learn to draw, you'll also learn the stories
behind the drawings. 64 pages. BTH-1542. $7.15-D
 Draw Sports
Figures by Lee Hammond. Part of the Discover Drawing Series
for 9 and up. Begin to draw athletes in action by learning to draw the human figure as
basic shapes that fit together like a puzzle. Then use easy shading and blending
techniques to give your drawings a three-dimensional effect. In no time you'll be creating
dynamic, lifelike drawings that capture to spirit of any sport. $11.69-D
Draw Write Now Series:
This series has been very popular with teachers and parents of primaries and
preschoolers. It is also easy to integrate with unit studies.
 Drawing Cats,
illustrated by Katy Bratun. Grosset and Dunlap, 2002. These delightful cats will
make cat lovers of most ages pick up their pencils. To use these books, one
should be able to read at about third grade level, since the step-by-step
drawing instructions are accompanied by written directions. This book is simple,
but not as simple as the Dover How to Draw books. Besides the basic shapes, one
also learns to draw the various coat patterns of different types of cats. At the
end of the book are 32 pages with decorated borders for drawing your own cats.
Although the book has no page numbers, I'm guessing 64, including the pages for
your own drawings. BTH-4158. $6.29-D
 Drawing Dogs,
illustrated by Katy Bratun. Grosset and Dunlap, 2003. This book is filled with
simple written step-by-step instructions and picture guides to teach you how to
draw all kinds of dogs -- Golden Retrievers, Bassett Hounds, Dalmatians, Saint
Bernards, Cairn Terriers, Siberian Huskies, Bearded Collies, German Shepherds,
and more. Some dogs are shown in action, in different positions, and with
puppies. This book is simple, but not as simple as the Dover How to Draw books.
At the end of the book are 32 pages with decorated borders for drawing your own
dog pictures. Although the book has no page numbers, I'm guessing 64, including
the pages for your own drawings. BTH-4159. $6.29-D
Ed Emberley's Drawing Books:
These feature rows of step-by-step picture drawing instructions that are easy for people
of all ages to follow. Ed Emberley is probably best known for his Great Thumbprint Drawing
Book.
 How to Draw Cars and Trucks and Other Vehicles, by
Michelle Roberts. A Dover book. Young artists can follow the diagrams to draw a variety of
vehicles -- cars, trucks, bicycles, trains, and planes -- using mostly simple shapes.
There are step-by-step diagrams for 28 different vehicles, from sled to fire engine, and
everything in between. Primary children should be able to handle this. Coloring book size.
BTH-4121. $2.66-B
 How to Draw Cats, by Barbara Levy. A Dover
book. Young artists can follow the diagrams to draw their furry feline friends doing
almost anything: washing, napping, nursing kittens, walking, playing, etc. One can also
learn to draw the domestic cat's wild cousins -- the lion, bobcat, cheetah, and tiger.
Easy enough for primaries. Instructions are nonverbal. Coloring book size.
BTH-4120. $2.66-D
 How
to Draw People by Barbara Levy. A Dover book. Young artists can follow
the diagrams to draw people of all shapes and sizes, engaged in all sorts of
normal activities. Children will join simple shapes to create drawings of a boy
on a swing, a hiker, a baseball player, a man with a briefcase -- 30 different
projects in all. This less expensive earlier addition has instructions but no
blank practice pages. BTH-4119. $2.95. I can order the more expensive
latest addition for $4.46 if you want it.
Painting and Drawing: A Millbrook First
Guide, This workbook size soft cover art book has 95 pages of instruction in using
various methods and materials for drawing and painting. There are tips on
everything from mixing colors to using perspective, and there are plenty of suggested
projects for practicing new skills. This book contains as much instructive illustration as
it does text. It has been very popular at book fairs. 8.95-D
Peel Productions Drawing Series: This is our most
popular series of drawing books for budding artists nine and older. They totally sell out
at book fairs. These are drawing course based on the theme of each book. Students learn to
draw some of their favorite themes, and the content of the books includes subject matter
as well as drawing lessons. I will devote a whole page to these when I have time. Book
titles are
Learn to Draw Now!
 Learn to Draw 3-D
 Draw! Rainforest Animals
 Draw! Ocean Animals
 Draw! Cars
 Draw! Dinosaurs (has old earth time frame)
 Draw! Insects!
 Draw! Grassland Animals
 Draw! Desert Animals
Books are soft cover, coloring books size, and vary from 64-80 pages
long. $8.06-D each
 You
Can Draw Animals by Barbara Levy. Dover, 2003. This super value drawing
book combines four of Barbara
Soloff Levy's popular books — How to Draw Animals, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How
to Draw Insects, and How to Draw Aquarium Animals. Kids can easily
follow the easy step-by-step directions without knowing how to read. Each
drawing begins with just a simple shape or two. 128 pages. BTH-4122. $7.16-D
 Usborne
First Skills: Starting Drawing by Anna Claybourne. EDC, 1997. This
fun, practical colorful guide for young artists covers everything they want to
know: what the numbers on a pencil mean, perspective, shading and blending,
contrast, styles, cartoons, movement, portraits and more. Illustrated
step-by-step directions make success easy. For children six and up. 32 pages.
BTH-4293. $4.95*
 Usborne
First Skills: Starting Painting by Susan Mayes. EDC, 1996. This
fun, practical colorful guide for young artists covers everything they want to
know: what they need to get started, how to make new colors, working with thick
paint, still life, painting people, computer paintings, and more. Illustrated
step-by-step directions make success easy. For children six and up. 32 pages.
BTH-4295. $4.95*
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