Jon Gnagy Learn to Draw Kit

The perfect item for those wanting to explore their inner artist, but aren't quite sure how to get started, Jon Gnagy created this art kit with just such a predicament in mind. Designed for ages 8 and up, Gnagy's book takes you through the basic elements of line, shape, form, shading, composition, perspective, and coaches you step by step through drawing entire scenes. This kit includes everything needed to start drawing, including a 64 page instructional book, sketching paper, 3 regular and 1 carbon pencil, 3 sketching chalks, kneaded eraser, shading stomper sandpaper sharpener and laptop drawing surface.

Are you looking for a modestly priced art course with a proven record for awakening hidden talent? This is it! Past generations may remember Jon Gnagy as the TV instructor who could teach almost anyone to draw. I got my first kit when I was 10 years old, and loved it. With no previous experience, I drew a Great Dane that looked real enough to jump off the page!

Our children have all drawn pictures from Jon’s Learn to Draw kit. Nigel’s friend James was recently a beginner at drawing. We loaned him our old copy of Jon Gnagy’s book. James made such rapid progress in his drawing ability that I decided to find out if the old course was still available. And here it is—a blast from the past! It still comes with art pencils, sketching chalk, paper, eraser, shading tool, a drawing board, and the 64-page Learn to Draw book. The student first learns how to use the artist tools to make shapes, shades, textures, and shadows; then moves ahead to composition and perspective. Using a step-by-step method, Jon teaches how to draw eight pictures. Children and adults will be surprised at how much their finished pictures look like Jon’s. The principles learned in this course will be employed when students create their own pictures.

The current edition puts all instruction into three languages, so the English text now appears smaller than in the books of yesteryear.

—Dean

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Reviewed by Jean Wood (Fremont, CA), August 31, 2009

This product is as I remember the original set that I had as a child in the late fifties. The companion TV series is still availble on YouTube. The sketching paper in the set is of poor quality and I recommend you buy better quality drawing paper that the charcoal will adhere to better. Have fun.

Reviewed by Marilyn (Rochester, NY), December 31, 2008

I had this kit when I was a youngster and liked it so much I just had to get one for my granddaughter. It is easy to use and has many basic tips for drawing, including basic shapes, shading and perspective. I would recommend it for any budding artist.

Reviewed by Pamela Dee (Endeavor, WI), September 05, 2007

I grew up learning to draw with Jon Gnagy when he was on television. I had this kit as a young girl, and now that my grand-daughter wants to draw I was excited to find it available again. Anyone with the desire to practice a bit can obtain satisfactory results with his instructions. Best of all the skills learned can be used to create other pictures, not just the ones in the lessons.

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