Pencil Talk
“There is only one right way to draw…physical contact with all sorts of objects through all the senses.” – Kimon Nicolaїdes
The therapeutic and educational value of drawing skills led to the research behind this book. The content is the subject of scientific study, turned into a book. It is about developing and integrating creativity in its simplest form as a fundamental ingredient to a well-rounded education.
A course in classic, old-school drawing. Discover the science behind artistic skill, theories on creativity and motivation, and gain insight into the origin of the artist.
Framed in Piaget’s cognitive development theory, which links learning, vision, and cognition, this book is a useful educational tool for the skill of drawing. It takes a holistic approach to creativity that will stir the hidden artist in you.
This book is a must-read for
Those who believe that they are not artistic
Self-taught artists
Art students
Art teachers
Lifelong learners
Leana Pretorius
About the Author
Leana worked in education from primary to tertiary level at the University of Pretoria and is currently contracted by the University of South Africa. She was a senior education specialist at the Department of Education. She is a qualified language editor with a master’s degree in visual arts education.
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