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Brookes, Mona E. was born on May 9, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of John Arthur Brookes and Mary Elizabeth Baker Boles.
(In five easy-to-follow lessons, art education specialist,...)
In five easy-to-follow lessons, art education specialist, Mona Brookes, will teach you to create a supportive climate for your child's artistic development, choose the right supplies, and draw in a wide variety of styles.
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Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method." This revised edition includes the following new materials: • Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn. • An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning problems • An integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness • A sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in all of us.
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Everyone can learn how to draw- and feel truly proud of the results - using Mona Brookes' proven drawing methods. Now the author of America's best-selling art instruction book for young children provides a complete course for older children, teens and adult beginners. In Part I, you'll discover the many different styles you can choose to draw in and how to develop your own personal style. In Part II, you'll discover a unique way of seeing that allows you to draw any shape you observe. You'll learn the basics (from buying art supplies to planning your compositions) and all the good stuff- proportion, scale, perspective, contrast shading and special effects. Lastly, Mona provides essential information on drawing the human form, animals, still, landscapes, and buildings. It's all here. Now nothing can prevent you from discovering the joys of drawing. Open this book and you'll see what creative possibilities await you! Special Note Drawing For Older Children & Teens includes special sections for art teachers and educators.
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Brookes, Mona E. was born on May 9, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of John Arthur Brookes and Mary Elizabeth Baker Boles.
Bachelor in Art and Psychology magna cum laude, George Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, 1959.
Founder Monart Drawings Schools (30 locations), Ojai, California, since 1981. Consultant in field; conductor seminars in field. Lecturer in field. television talk show guest Daybreak Los Angeles, 1982, Disney Magazine, 1983, Today Show, 1987, ABC Home Show, 1988.
(In five easy-to-follow lessons, art education specialist,...)
(Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial bes...)
(Everyone can learn how to draw- and feel truly proud of t...)
(A softcover book with no apparent markings.)
Advisory board National Learning Center, Washington, 1989-1991.
Married Charles Hall, January 1966 (divorced August 1968). 1 child, Mark Evan.