What if the answer to the youth mental health crisis isn’t less screen time—but instead, more independence?We have spent the last few decades laser-focused on improving safety for children. We have supervised them more, and made their lives more achievement-oriented, with the good intentions of helping them find success in the increasingly competitive adult world. But what if all that protection is part of the reason kids are now struggling?

Calling all young artists! This is your complete step-by-step guide to drawing the animal kingdom! From lions to butterflies and horses to dolphins, this book will give you the skills and the knowledge to draw any animal you feel like! It's full of handy hints and tips to help you along, so before you know it, your artwork will be prowling, slithering and trotting off the page!

Over 70 picture puzzles to tease and test your language skills. Each full-colour artwork is accompanied by an intriguing definition to help put you on the right track. If you prefer to rely just on your ability to think visually, cover up the definition and go it alone. The variety of puzzles means you'll never be bored, and if you don't succeed with one you can quickly move on to another. Catchphrases works perfectly for individual and group puzzlers alike.

If you have always wanted to excel at drawing, then The Complete Guide to Drawing & Illustration is for you. All you need is a pencil, a bit of blank paper and the expert guidance you will find within these pages. This book is designed to systematically teach you the essentials of drawing and lays the groundwork for you to develop your own personal drawing style.• Hands-on course in drawing and illustration, suitable for beginners and improvers alike• Practical, ste...

Immensely varied and full of interest, landscape provides a limitless subject for artists, and gives them the opportunity to explore the great outdoors. In this book, author and illustrator Peter Gray talks you through the stages of drawing landscapes, from the smallest detail to the widest views. Tailored step-by-step exercises will guide you through the challenges of landscape drawing and help you achieve your own stunning results. The Artist's Workbooks are practical guides for artists ...

Education has become synonymous with schooling, but it doesn't have to be. As schooling becomes increasingly standardized and test driven, occupying more of childhood than ever before, parents and educators are questioning the role of schooling in society. Many are now exploring and creating alternatives. In a compelling narrative that introduces historical and contemporary research on self-directed education, Unschooled also spotlights how a diverse group of individuals and organ...

This incredible book will teach young artists how to draw anything and everything, from astronauts to zebras... from robots to sports cars... and from fairies to dinosaurs! Perfect for budding artists aged 8+.• Filled with easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects.• Includes tips on how to draw, ink, and finish your pictures to create a professional look.• Packed with projects covering themes such as animals, people, and transport.

Fascinating, endearing and endlessly varied, animals make inspirational subject matter for artists. In Drawing Animals, author and illustrator Peter Gray guides you through the stages of capturing animal shapes, behaviour and expression to create accomplished artworks. Whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced draughtsman, the tailored step-by-step exercises and practical tips will help you get the most out of your animal subjects.This is another title in Arcturus' ...

From the quickest of pencil sketches to inked-up artwork, mastering different drawing techniques is vital to becoming an accomplished artist.In this practical guide, author and illustrator Peter Gray guides you through the different materials available and how to deploy them to best effect. Whether you are an experienced artist or a complete beginner, these tailored step-by-step exercises and practical hints will help you discover the techniques that work for you.Materials ...

This wonderful full-color drawing book is a treasure trove for anyone who loves fairies. Abound in story books and animation, their delicate form, fluttering wings and magical powers are a source of constant wonder.In this enchanting new book, renowned artist Peter Gray takes readers through step-by-step drawing projects, teaching different drawing techniques and styles. You'll learn:• How to create fairy and elf faces, with their large eyes and small, pointed chins....

This professional guide to creating convincing artworks of family members, with step-by-step instruction throughout, is ideal for those starting out in portraiture. With extensive instruction on the crucial skill of capturing a likeness in a wide variety of styles, the exercises are clear and easy to follow. Sections include drawing the head from the front and in profile, three-quarter views, head and shoulders and full-length portraits, group portraits, caricature and pastiche.