This art course is a practical guide to the ways of drawing, especially suited to the eight to ten-year-old who wants to learn to draw better. Your child will learn what to look for, how to start, and how to proceed while drawing from direct observation of source materials like favorite toys, foods, pets, and the common things found in the life of a child. The book features drawings and paintings by American artists working from the 18th to the 20th centuries, with a focus on Modern Art. Lively stories about each artist sit beside colorful illustrations, master artworks, and visual instruction for projects. Video lessons engage your child's curiosity about the materials they use, as they absorb new information on established graphite and colored pencil techniques. 18 lessons with projects. Take a look inside!