SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Drawing Faces: A Step-by-Step Sketchbook

by Mari BOLTE
9781491402849. ea vol: illus. by Lucy Makuc. 24p. (My First Sketchbook). further reading. websites. Capstone. 2014. lib. ed. $24.65.
COPY ISBN
Gr 2–4—These adorably designed how-to-draw books guide readers to complete nine pictures per volume. Kids who learn by copying will get good results from these instructions, which take an assembly approach ("Draw a large bell shape. Draw three curved lines across the bell."). Those who want to learn to draw so that they can create their own pictures will not get much out these books, however. Where other books show young artists how to break a subject down into basic shapes and then fine-tune and add detail, these titles focus on the lines that make up a picture. These are appealing and dynamic works for those seeking quick results, but they're less than ideal for children looking to hone and develop their artistic skills.
Reviewed by Paula Willey , Nov 01, 2014

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Rainy
by Kenan, Tessa
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Gravity
by Hansen, Grace
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Full STEAM Baseball: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics of the Game
by McCollum, Sean
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

The African Family Table
by Rich, Mari
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Hunting Arms
by Dee, Elizabeth
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Go Green by Caring for Water
by Bullard, Lisa
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?