Bert Dodson is a celebrated artist whose work delves into the essence of visual art. His illustrations breathe life into narratives, and his teaching approach makes the principles of drawing accessible to a broad audience. Through his creations, he explores the boundless potential of human imagination and visual storytelling. Dodson's pieces are valued for their technical mastery and profound insights into the world of drawing and visual communication.
Rudy Calhoun's challenging season as a catcher takes a turn when he discovers a used catcher's mask at a yard sale. This unexpected find significantly enhances his performance on the field, transforming his game and boosting his confidence. The story explores themes of luck, perseverance, and the impact of seemingly small changes on a player's journey.
"Every artist wants to be more creative, and this book demystifies that often confusing process. There are dozens of exercises to help readers more fully engage their artwork and unlock the power of the imagination. Artists of all levels--working in every medium--will come away more confident and creative."--Jacket
In the tradition of David Macaulay's The Way Things Work, this popular-science book--a unique collaboration between a world-renowned molecular biologist and an equally talented artist--explains how life grows, develops, reproduces, and gets by. Full color.From the Hardcover edition.
Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw. In this book, Bert Dodson shares his complete drawing system—fifty-five "keys" that you can use to render any subject with confidence, even if you're a beginner. These keys, along with dozens of practice exercises, will help you draw like an artist in no time. You'll learn how to: • Restore, focus, map, and intensify • Free your hand action, then learn to control it • Convey the illusions of light, depth, and texture • Stimulate your imagination through "creative play"
"Something strange is happening at Zelma's Farm," announced the rooster Trueworthy Treasure. "The guinea hens are up in the tree and won't come down." "Really?" asked Fiona the duck. "Really," replied Trueworthy. And the two friends set off to solve the mystery at Zelma's Farm. Join them as they piece together this tale, right up to its surprise ending. The animals in this story are drawn from actual, real-life animals that live on Zelma's Farm. So long as they get fed and watered on time, they don't seem to mind being characters in a book.