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Now that this book is widely available and in an
expanded edition, I can hear grades teachers
and homeschooling parents around the world
sighing with relief. Aaaah! At last, someone
has written a beautiful, clear guide to teaching
yourself, and then your students, how to
beautifully color with block crayons.
Sieglinde de Francesca’s book, originally distributed
only through her classes, arrives here in a new,
expanded and revised edition, packed with beautiful
illustrations and warm guidance. Focusing mainly
on the needs of teachers of Grades 1-3, she
nonetheless offers instruction that will carry any
teacher into the upper grades as well. Here you
can learn from a master colorist everything you
need to know to guide your young students in the
drawing of main lesson pictures and beautiful
“anytime pictures.”
(nb: Kindergarteners should not be “taught” drawing
— just provide the materials and do your own picture
beside them. They’ll see and do whatever they need on their own.)
Inside you’ll find a complete introduction to the
fundamentals of block crayon artistry, including
the basic techniques for drawing landscapes,
people, animals, seasons and weather.
You’ll also find wonderful suggestions and guidance
for illustrating Main Lessons and guiding your
students to follow your lead toward beauty.
Finally, at the very end, Sieglinde adds the secondary
colors and worlds of possibility open wide.
Coloring with Block Crayons is sheer joy! Discover
it for yourself and your students.
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