Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be (Volume 1) by Kathryn Temple

Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be (Volume 1) Reviews

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  Chris

  Good basic overview of a wide variety of drawing concepts. I've tried a few of the exercises in my sketchbook and plan to try a few more before returning this book to the library.
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  Mark

  This book takes the budding art student through a step-by-step procedure to learn various art techniques.
  
  This is a better then average art book that covers many of the foundational aspects of drawing.
  
  However, younger kids will likely be intimidated by the complexity of some of the artist's drawings.
  
  Notes
  A good choice for older teens and adults.
  
  Learning Curve
  Low to Moderate: Lessons range from easy to challenging.
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  Devon Flaherty

  I decided that for art this year, we would concentrate on the art form that my kid likes best: drawing. I wanted to encourage him to draw something more than stick figure men and a constant stream of mechs shooting other mechs. While he did end up branching into jellyfish, I think this book was a little intimidating for a child. He was on board for lines and perspective, but then when he was thrust into drawing cats and dresses using shapes… it just moved too fast to instill any confidence. It’s an okay book, but there have to be better, and maybe I should have gone with drawing comics instead.
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  Stephen

  Review for Art for Kids by Kathryn Temple
  Stephen Moses
  
  Overall Opinion
  
  This is an odd book to review because it is a book about drawing. I’ve recently wanted to learn how to draw so I picked this book up. As a complete beginner, I found it to be very helpful. I appreciate her insights into drawing and look forward to practicing and getting better.
  
  My rating: 4/5 stars
  (Explanation of my rating system. 1 star = I really didn’t like it. 2 stars = Meh. 3 stars = It was a good book. I liked it well enough. 4 stars = I really liked this book and would recommend reading it. 5 stars = I absolutely loved this book and you need to read it right now.)
  
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  Cindi

  I've been searching for a drawing book that does a good job of teaching the principles of art, building principle upon principle and does it in a kid-friendly fashion. This book is the best one that I have found. There are some really fun art books out there, but I think this one takes the cake as far as really teaching step by step!
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  Tracy

  Not sure why they are marketing this just to kids! I learned a lot myself! I'm seeing shapes, colors, and shadows I never paid attention to before reading this book. Interesting and well written - not intimidating at all, but also not "talking down." (author found a great balance that can be tricky in a "how-to" book.)
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  Rita Webb

  I've always wanted to be an artist but lacked the talent and skill, but when my daughter picked this book up from the library, Sunday afternoons became Funday with Drawing-at-the-Webbs. I not only managed to draw a passable cat; I made a beautiful cat.
  
  I highly recommend this book.
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  Rimma

  I got the book as a research for art class for kids 8-9 years old, this is outstanding book , presenting in a simple way all art theories and concept. Excellent examples and beautiful art works, simple explanation and very good for classes for kids
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  Jen

  This is a really basic drawing book based on really great stuff. Very easy to use, idiot-proof -- I love it.
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  Teri

  Great.
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  jo

  fascinating book not only for children but for adults too. a beautiful way to build confidence for the inner artist in all of us~ no matter what age you are...
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  Rita Webb

  Great book for adults and children. Many of these exercises are above my skill level, but the step-by-step instructions make it easy to learn.
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  mayday

  This was and still is one of my FAVORITE books, the pictures are beautiful and creative and i have to remember to pick this up again from the libary
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  Teri

  Great! Good companion to Art for Kids Drawing by Katherine Temple. We're always looking for good art books and we should just purchase both of these.