Sorry ... amendment .... These are all available on Amazon but if you can
possibly get the last one
second hand in hardback it has better and larger images. The hardback
version is a ... larger ... format.
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From: "Ronette Pickering" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: Recommendation
> Hello everyone,
>
> I have used all the books so far recommended over the years that I have
> taught drawing to adults. I have found them all useful but notice that
> though they all have interesting things to offer there is no definitive
> book given the nature of drawing and the diversity of people. There are a
> couple of books that I wouldn't be without, well three to be precise. They
> are ;'The Art of Responsive Drawing' by Nathan Goldstein; and 'Figure
> Drawing: The Structural Anatomy and Expressive Design of the Human Form'
> also by Nathan Goldstein.
>
>
>
> My fafourite book of all time is; A Guide to Drawing by Daniel
> Mendelowitz.
>
>
>
> These are all available on Amazon but if you can possibly get the last one
> second hand in hardback it has better and larger images. The hardback
> version is a smaller format.
>
>
>
> Best wishes to all you drawing tutors. I have found the discussion very
> interesting and take comfort in the fact that you all seem to be
> struggling with the same problems that I do in teaching adults to draw and
> finding some innovative solutions. I haven't used Betty Edward's book
> quite so much but will go have another look for ideas to encourage
> beginning students.
>
>
>
> Ronette Pickering
>
> Richmond
>
> Nelson New Zealand.
>
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