Start with a Scribble
Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered
Published on 25. August 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
108 pages
978-1-61519-400-1 (ISBN)
Description
Can you find the pointy end of a pencil? Then you can draw! Start with a Scribble will banish your inner critic and kick-start your inner genius, as you learn to capture the spirit of things with a little how-to and a lot of just-do. An artist-quality pen and two watercolor pencils (red and black) are included. Inside, you'll find:
Prompts to inspire you (e.g., "emotional rabbits")
Doodles to finish ("Mrs. Thudkins takes her floppaterasis for a walk")
Techniques to try (only when the mood strikes you), from shading to perspective
And plenty of wide-open space to play around in.
Sir Quentin's sage advice appears throughout, from "it's best to name your animal after you draw it" to "don't worry too much yet about ankles." The most important lesson? YOU are the only person qualified to express your unique you-ness.
Publisher's note:Start with a Scribble is an updated North American edition of Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz, 1999).
Prompts to inspire you (e.g., "emotional rabbits")
Doodles to finish ("Mrs. Thudkins takes her floppaterasis for a walk")
Techniques to try (only when the mood strikes you), from shading to perspective
And plenty of wide-open space to play around in.
Sir Quentin's sage advice appears throughout, from "it's best to name your animal after you draw it" to "don't worry too much yet about ankles." The most important lesson? YOU are the only person qualified to express your unique you-ness.
Publisher's note:Start with a Scribble is an updated North American edition of Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz, 1999).
Reviews / Votes
"Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner (1999)National Parenting Publications Gold Award Winner (1999)
"Children's imaginations will soar with this sketchbook of inspirational artwork, gentle suggestions, practical advice, and lots of white space for the aspiring artist's use." -- Parents' Choice "Start with a Scribble belongs in every elementary classroom library and home. Its fun-filled humorous illustrations will not only stimulate readers' imaginations but tap into their creative processes." -- New York Journal of Books "What a marvelous book-funny, accessible and inspirational. . . . The 'artistically undiscovered' will thrill to hear the author's advocation of the Gung-Ho approach, his urge to express your 'you-ness' and capture the spirit of things on paper. From drawing spectacles and emotional rabbits to creating a 3-Headed Red-Spotted Gorff (whatever that is) and dealing with human anatomy, Blake's quirky guide will have you scribbling away in glee." -- Kirkus UK "There are lots of tricks artists know, and they're not hard to learn. You just need the right instructor . . . [Paint This Book! and Start with a Scribble] fit the bill perfectly . . . both are filled with fun, light illustrations . . . and although these books leave plenty of room for artistic imagination, for me their real value is the way they introduce the ideas of perspective, line quality, and other helpful tools for beginning artists." -- Kathy Ceceri, WIRED.com
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
US School Grade: Preschool and over, Interest Age: From 8 years
Illustrations
Includes drawing pen and pencils
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
630 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61519-400-1 (9781615194001)
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Persons
Sir Quentin Blake, CBE, is one of the most beloved illustrators in the world today. His distinctive drawings have graced more than two hundred books, including all of the children’s classics written by Roald Dahl. He formerly headed the Illustration Department of the Royal College of Art. He is the recipient of many awards; in 1999, he was appointed Children’s Laureate of Great Britain. He is better at drawing than he is at shaving. He lives in South Kensington, UK.
John Cassidy cofounded Klutz in 1978 and was its creative head until 2000. He has written over two hundred books and received the Legacy for Children Award. He currently lectures at Stanford’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. He lives in California.
John Cassidy cofounded Klutz in 1978 and was its creative head until 2000. He has written over two hundred books and received the Legacy for Children Award. He currently lectures at Stanford’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. He lives in California.