There are some cool creatures that live in the sea—from the octopus, which can change its appearance to blend in with its surroundings, to 30 different species of dolphins! Penguins, walruses, and crabs are other amazing animals that can be found in or near the sea, too. Readers learn to draw these and other sea creatures with the help of detailed, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, including full-color examples of each finished drawing. As readers draw, they learn about art as well as science. Fascinating facts about animal life cycles, diets, and habitats are presented before readers start drawing each animal. Discovering new information in a creative way makes learning fun!

From the huge lion to the small red squirrel, a wide variety of wild animals is presented for readers to draw. Each page takes readers to a new place to learn about new animals, such as the kangaroos of Australia and the rhinos of Africa and Asia. Step-by-step instructions with helpful illustrations guide aspiring artists as they learn to draw these animals. Also, each lesson begins and ends with a colorful image of the finished drawing. Along the way, readers are presented with cool facts about wild animals, allowing them to learn important information in a fun and engaging way.

Dogs, sheep, cows, and chickens are just some of the animals you can find on a farm. They’re also just some of the animals readers learn to draw as they follow detailed instructions to create their own colorful farm animals. Different drawing styles are presented in fun ways, so readers can draw both realistic animals and colorful cartoon counterparts. Each animal is introduced with a series of facts, presenting young artists with information about animals, so they are able to learn science concepts—such as life cycles—as they draw.

Not just a technique guide, this sketch book breaks sea creatures into simple shapes to really teach you how to draw 500 creatures of the sea.

Pets are fun animals to play with, and they’re also fun animals to draw! Detailed, step-by-step instructions help budding artists learn to draw popular pets—from dogs and cats to iguanas and horses. Colorful illustrations help readers visualize what the finished drawings should look like, and a list of important supplies is included to introduce readers to common tools for artists, such as specific kinds of pencils and markers. Fun facts about each pet are included to educate as well as entertain.

Young readers have probably seen sports cars, trucks, and motorcycles on the highway. Now, they can try drawing these and many other vehicles, while learning cool facts at the same time. From the historic Model T to a futuristic land speed car, a variety of vehicles is introduced to readers, along with step-by-step instructions for drawing them. Colorful illustrations aid in the drawing process and give young artists a sense of what their creations might look like when they’re finished.

Wasps can lay their eggs inside other insects. Cicadas can live for 17 years underground. Some butterflies can taste with their feet. These are just some of the fascinating facts readers discover about insects as they learn to draw these colorful creatures. Science content is presented alongside step-by-step drawing instructions to make learning about both nature and art fun! Aspiring artists explore the tools and techniques used to create both lifelike and cartoon insects, and colorful illustrations give them an example of what the finished products could look like.

Cartoons are fun to look at, but they take a lot of work to create. Aspiring artists learn how to draw memorable details that make cartoon characters come alive on the page. Different techniques are introduced, such as creating a sense of motion and emphasizing different features to give characters distinct personalities. Readers are presented with a variety of cartoons to try their hand at drawing—from a sporty grandma to a creepy villain. Each cartoon is shown through step-by-step instructions of the whole drawing process, as well as full-color illustrations of the finished product.

Chefs prepare excellent meals. Olympians train to be the best in their sports. Astronauts pilot big spaceships and wear space suits. These are just a few of the people readers learn to draw as they follow step-by-step instructions and look at colorful images of each finished product. Facts about a variety of careers are presented to readers in a creative way as they practice their drawing skills. Helpful sketches guide aspiring artists through the drawing process, so they can create their own amazing works of art!

This inspiring sketchbook, part of the 20 Ways series from Quarry Books, designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun. Each spread features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of 45 themes - jellyfish, seahorses, star fish, clown fish, eels, sea lions, lobster, and much, much more - over 900 drawings, with blank space for you to draw your take on 20 Ways to Draw a Jellyfish and 44 Other Amazing Sea Creatures. This is not a step-by-step technique book--rather, the stylized sea anemones, dolphin, and squid are simplified, modernized, and reduced to the most basic elements, showing you how simple abstract shapes and forms meld to create the building blocks of any item that you want to draw. Each of the 20 interpretations provides a different, interesting approach to drawing a single item, providing loads of inspiration for your own drawing. Presented in the author's uniquely creative style, this engaging and motivational practice book provides a new take on the world of sketching, doodling, and designing. Get out your favorite drawing tool, and remember, there are not just 20 Ways to Draw a Jellyfish and 44 Other Amazing Sea Creatures!