Young artists will be engaged as they learn and the book provides them with something they may not find otherwise, a sort of mentor.
And, to be honest, the graphic novel approach is entertaining-I chuckled a few times at Becky’s reaction to the boy who is so eager to learn to draw. What’s great about this approach to learning to draw is the simplicity. This unique graphic novel teaches young artist the basics of drawing-things such as light and shadow, proportions, and negative space.
It was with my niece in mind when I decided to review The Drawing Lesson by Mark Crilley. I mean, I draw one thing semi-decently and it’s the one thing I return to whenever I’m doodling-a lone flower. I’m sure she inherited her talent from my sister who ended up with all our family’s artistic genetics. She loves to draw (and, I may be biased here, she’s good at it). Thankfully, over the years, a few of her teachers have clued into the fact that this girl has an artist’s heart.
Spelling, math, and reading are challenging for her. This review was published in the School Library Journal November 2016 issue.My fourteen-year-old niece struggles with school. –Benjamin Russell, Belmont High School, NH VERDICT An artful balance of character and technique, of observed human moments and carefully pitched instruction, that will appeal to students with artistic aspirations. This title supports rereading and careful examination of the author’s impeccable technique and the implied storytelling lessons he doesn’t make explicit. The dynamic between David’s impetuous enthusiasm and Becky’s caustic reserve pays off in a way that might be surprising, considering Crilley’s frequent use of caricature. The focus is on drawing, not graphic narrative, but as readers see and analyze the way Becky-and, by extension, Crilley-is encouraging them, the balance between cartooning and realism begins to leap out. The book contains illustrations rendered in shaded, sepia-tone pencil overlaid with crisp, computer-created dialogue balloons, and as Becky talks about framing and realism, negative space, and lighting, readers start to notice the intriguing choices Crilley has made in his storytelling. What could have been a series of instructions enhanced with dialogue and humor instead features a full story that’s heartfelt and quite moving. When he asks Becky, an artist drawing in the park, for a quick lesson, the small request turns into an entire summer of progressive tutorials that readers are encouraged to emulate and practice. Gr 4 Up –David is awed by an older student who can draw cars, and he wants to be able to do the same. The Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel That Teaches You How To Draw.
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