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Half Hour of Pencil Power
Fast and Fun Drawing Lessons for the Whole Family!
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy learning how to draw with fun and engaging techniques. Perfect for artists of all ages, it provides bite-sized lessons that can fit into a busy schedule, making it a delightful choice for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills in just thirty minutes a day.
Tap into the powerfully positive impact of drawing for the whole family with 25 drawing sessions!
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In March 2020, Mark Kistler received a call that his son's school was going virtual for the remainder of the school year. He began holding daily livestreams, leading half-hour drawing sessions for what became hundreds of thousands of kids over two months, giving families a much-needed break from the chaos of the pandemic.
Now, Mark brings these stress-relieving, creative outlets to life in 25 original lessons, including:
- Space Kitty!
- Dino Ride
- Parachuting Penguin
- Singing Shark
- Ninja Banana
- and more!
Harnessing the life-inspiring and transformative power of the visual arts, Half Hour of Pencil Power brings together parents, educators, and the kids they care for with step-by-step drawing lessons, all of which can be done in a half hour or less. Drawing will help your kid have fun, decrease loneliness, build self-esteem, and increase creativity. Pencil Power is accessible, imaginative, and oodles of fun for everyone.
"Mark Kistler has created a series of wonderful, rewarding and easy (even for me) drawing activities that can help children, teens, and families connect to their inner selves as well as to each other."
--from the Foreword by Jeffrey Bernstein, PhD, author of 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child
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Half Hour of Pencil Power by Mark Kistler is praised for its approachable and fun techniques in teaching drawing skills. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in engaging both beginners and experienced artists with creative exercises that build confidence and spark imagination. The book's structured yet informal style encourages daily practice, making art accessible and enjoyable.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780306827242
Publisher: Hachette Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 September 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Da Capo Press Inc
Illustration: 250-300 b&w drawings
Contributors:
- Foreword by Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 361g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Mark Kistler is the author of nineteen books, including You Can Draw in 30 Days. He has worked as a classroom educator, a large audience presenter, an Emmy Award-winning television personality, a bestselling author/illustrator, a popular "virtual" instructor, and a respected drawing teacher for both adults and children. Each year, Mark Kistler travels to scores of schools around the country presenting his "Drawing in 3-D" assemblies and his evening Family Workshops to tens of thousands of adults and children.
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