Description
As "Commander Mark" on his national PBS TV series The Secret City, Mark Kistler has taught 10 million viewers of all ages how to draw. Mark Kistler's Draw Squad gathers all his zany, effective shortcuts to basic drawing skills into a book that will delight would be artists of all ages.
Like his TV show, the thirty lessons in this book are peppered with jokes, tips, and slogans, and organized in easy-to-follow steps. "Warm-up" exercises generate enthusiasm; the "Key Drawing Words" develop specific skills; practice pages are provided for hands-on participation; and the Commander's own lively sketches and "contests" invite you to add your own creative touches. His bubbling energy, flashes of whimsy, and talent as a teacher make learning to draw fun and easy -- even for those who swear they can't draw a straight line!
Author: Mark Kistler
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 09/15/1988
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780671656942
ISBN10: 0671656945
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Drawing
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Techniques
Like his TV show, the thirty lessons in this book are peppered with jokes, tips, and slogans, and organized in easy-to-follow steps. "Warm-up" exercises generate enthusiasm; the "Key Drawing Words" develop specific skills; practice pages are provided for hands-on participation; and the Commander's own lively sketches and "contests" invite you to add your own creative touches. His bubbling energy, flashes of whimsy, and talent as a teacher make learning to draw fun and easy -- even for those who swear they can't draw a straight line!
Author: Mark Kistler
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 09/15/1988
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780671656942
ISBN10: 0671656945
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Drawing
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Techniques
About the Author
In addition to his popular TV drawing show, Mark Kistler is a cartoonist, illustrator, and school workshop leader. He lives in Oceanside, California.