drawing

Shows how to draw manga characters, covering face shape; profile views; several types of eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and hair; figures in various positions; body-to-head ratio; and "chibi" characters.

Demonstrates in step-by-step fashion how to draw the characters, things, and places featured in the popular "Star Wars" films.

Art critic Plazy presents a beautifully illustrated brief history of Western sculpture, painting, and architecture and their evolution from prehistory to the present. Each step is introduced by two pages of text, followed by several color reproductions of artwork from that era (each accompanied by a brief caption). A timeline across the tops of the pages states important events including scientific discoveries, achievements in literature, and important political and social facts. Oversize: 9.5x12.5. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty different animals.