Resources

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Internet Sites

[|Click here] to explore a powerful collection of artworks from museums around the world.

Here is a drawing demo on the proportions of the head: media type="youtube" key="v8WHA2IxqU4" height="349" width="425"

http://www.animatedbuzz.com/tutorials/proportion.html Here is a great illustration of the proportions of the face/head, and also the proportions of the human body.

http://www.drawing-tutorials-online-blog.com/?cat=7 This website is full of excellent drawing tutorials as well as blogging by university students, other artists and the instructor on a variety of drawing related subjects.

http://drawsketch.about.com/ A website full of tips and tricks, as well as step by step drawing lessons. Includes anime and manga.

The following video shows tips and tricks for drawing the eye from the side view: media type="youtube" key="KqLWXuPg_4U?fs=1" height="385" width="480"

Books Stephen Pressfield: __The War of Art__ A book on how to move past your creative blocks (C.Cain) Barks and Green: __The Illuminated Rumi__ Ecstatic, passionate, playful poetry from the 13th century philosopher Rumi, in which he uncovers in simple daily moments the truth about being human. The artwork in this book is equally amazing! (C.Cain)

Twyla Tharp: __The Creative Habit: Learn It And Use It For Life__. This book teaches daily habits and routines that will cause your creativity to flow.

Videos/Movies

__Baraka__ Not exactly a documentary, this movie makes a major statement without a single bit of narration. The stunning imagery moves us around the globe through incredible natural environments, sacred spiritual practices, adornment, rush hour, progress and technology, factories, etc. You won't believe your eyes, and you'll come away with a new attitude. It's an experience! (C. Cain)

You tube Video on Paul Klee (C. Cain)
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Articles

The following article is from Scholastic Art: April/May 2010:



[|Click here] to visit a blog about a newly discovered Chicago street photographer whose work is incredible!