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.

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?

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...

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!

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' ...

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 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.

Shining a light on one of the most overlooked ecologically significant organisms, this practical pocket-guide introduces readers to the species of lichens found around Britain.Responsible for introducing the term symbiosis to the natural sciences, lichens play a vital role in air quality monitoring, soil formation, and forest health. With clear descriptions, identification tips, and notes on habitat and distribution, Peter Gray provides a focused introduction to the fascinating wor...

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....

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.

The book covers three main topics: seaweeds, mollusk shells, and fossils. Each section offers practical advice on identifying and collecting specimens, alongside descriptions of their characteristics, habitats, and scientific significance. Illustrated plates and diagrams help readers visualize the various species and structures described, making the book both educational and engaging.With its combination of scientific information and practical guidance, Seaweeds, Shells and Fossils appeals...

This practical pocket-guide introduces the reader to the rich variety of mosses found throughout Britain's damp woodlands, riverbanks, and upland slopes.With a focus on field identification and ecological context, this compact volume serves as both a scientific reference and a practical guide for anyone engaged in the study or conservation of bryophytes. First published at the end of the nineteenth century, Handbook of Mosses presents these often-overlooked plants with cla...