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Comment on Drawing Human Anatomy – Dynamic Figure Drawing by W. Gullige

W. Gullige — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:08:23 +0000

Review by W. Gullige for Dynamic Figure Drawing Rating: This is one of those books you need to pick up to look at the pictures. The reading is good, but I highly reccomend getting a sketch pad and drawing each figure in this book over and over again, trying different styles each time. You'll be amazed at how much your understanding of foreshortening and the human body dynamic improves by just drawing. Some of it may go over the heads of newer artists as far as reading goes, but personally, I don't buy art books for the reading, I buy them so I can draw every panel in the book. After all, how are you supposed to learn if you spend all your time reading and no time actually drawing the pictures?

-Matt

Comment on Drawing Books For Kids – Ed Emberley’s Complete Funprint Drawing Book by T. Birdwell

T. Birdwell — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:00:56 +0000

Review by T. Birdwell for Ed Emberley's Complete Funprint Drawing Book Rating: I had no idea what to give the grandparents for Christmas last year, then I found out about this book. My 3 year old son and I went through the book, picked his favorite ones and made drawings for all of the grandparents. Two things to know, some of the items are harder than others, especially for a three year old, and you have to help. They can do the prints, but you will need to do the detail work. The book offers many creative ideas for finger and thumb prints. I'm using it again this year on pottery at one of those paint your own places. If you aren't creative, let this book help you. The grandparents were wowed!!

Comment on Drawing Human Anatomy – Dynamic Figure Drawing by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:37:26 +0000

Review by for Dynamic Figure Drawing Rating: This book , though I have only seen it for one night has shown e thigs I never would have thought of about drawing comic book-esq figures. Its definately a great book for people who aspire to professionally pencil comic books, like myself. But it is not medically accurate, so in that case, not meant for realist drawing. I see that a few of the reviewers have been rather harsh with this book. Well in that affair, let me say that they are cases of people not looking at this book as a comic book referrence, but rather a realistic, fine arts way. So if that is what you are looking for, I do not suggest this book. As to the explanations in the book, they are a bit tough to understand, but if you study carefully the illustrations, then the instructionsbecome much clearer. Also, as a side note, as its been stated this is NOT a good book for beginners in the comic book field. In that regard, I suggest "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way," by Stan Lee, and John Buscema.To sum it up, this book is for the small group of people who are not beginners to comics, but still need to refer or learn about the comic book style male body.

Comment on Drawing Books For Kids – Ed Emberley’s Complete Funprint Drawing Book by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:14:55 +0000

Review by for Ed Emberley's Complete Funprint Drawing Book Rating: What a fun book. My 5 year old son loved it and has already improved his drawing quite a bit. Thumbs up!

Comment on Drawing With Children – Come Look With Me: Exploring Landscape Art With Children (Come Look With Me Series) by S. Scott

S. Scott — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:13:50 +0000

Review by S. Scott for Come Look With Me: Exploring Landscape Art With Children (Come Look With Me Series) Rating: All types of art and artists with questions to start conversation about the piece. Great for the elementary age.