Explains how characters in Japanese comics, or manga, are drawn, covering action poses, bad boys, genres, fantasy, sexy women, robots, and other related components.
"Patricia Reilly Giff breaks down the process of writing fiction into steps, all while trying to cope with the constant distractions from her exuberant seventy-pound golden retriever puppy, Rosie. Citing examples from her award-winning novels she explains how to proceed with each step"--Provided by publisher.
"What made pop art special? Readers can find out the answer to this question through the colorful, fun pages of this book, which highlights the major features and figures of pop art. Profiles of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Hamilton, and more pop artists introduce readers to famous pop art works as well as major techniques each artist used. Then, they can put this knowledge to work in accompanying art projects inspired by the work of the pop artist in that chapter. From using newspaper to make a collage to using benday dots, young artists have a multitude of styles to learn from"--Amazon.com.
"From creating their own art tools to making a screen print unique to their personal style and vision, this title helps readers express their creativity through the various forms of printmaking. Using clear methods, engaging photographs, and non-toxic materials, readers will learn the techniques of printmaking and be inspired to experiment with their own designs and ideas."--Publisher.
"An introduction to expressionism and celebrated expressionists, this book presents readers with the life and famous works of Edvard Munch, Van Gogh, Marc Chagall, and more through understandable, age-appropriate content. Each colorful spread includes an art project based on the works of the artist profiled in that chapter, complete with step-by-step instructions and photographs to guide readers as they create their own masterpiece"--Amazon.com.
