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Learn to Draw Military Machines

Step-by-step instructions for more than 25 high-powered vehicles
Series: Learn to Draw
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Learn to Draw Military Machines by Tom LaPadula is an engaging art instruction book designed for young artists interested in military vehicles. The book offers step-by-step drawing lessons that start with simple shapes and guide children to complete detailed illustrations of vehicles like the B-52 Bomber, M1 Abrams Battle Tank, and stealth fighter jet. Alongside drawing techniques, full-colour photographs, fun facts, trivia, and quizzes enrich the learning experience, combining creativity with education in a 64-page volume.
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This book is ideal for children who enjoy drawing and have an interest in military machines. It caters to young artists-in-training, providing clear and accessible lessons that support developing artistic skills while also engaging their curiosity about military vehicles.

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Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Military Machines offers a comprehensive drawing experience than includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more.

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Learn to Draw Military Machines teaches you how to draw all of your favourite military vehicles—step by step! Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Military Machines offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-colour photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more.

Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of military vehicles, including the B-52 Bomber, the M1 Abrams Battle Tank, and the stealth fighter jet. The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using basic drawing tools and some sample drawing exercises to warm up.

Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, circle, or triangle, and progresses to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each vehicle and what it is used for.

With a mix of art instruction and fun trivia, Learn to Draw Military Machines is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favourite vehicles, in addition to developing their artistic talents.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633220676

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Walter Foster Jr.

Illustration: 120 color photos-illustrations

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

About the Author

or more than 30 years, Tom LaPadula has illustrated for national and international magazines, advertising agencies, and publishing houses. He has exhibited in numerous group shows throughout the country, and his paintings are included in many private collections. Tom holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design and earned his MFA from Syracuse University. Learn more at www.tomlapadula.com.

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