Art Ninja: Pen Designs

By Phyllis P. Miller

In todays sometimes complicated and stressful world, people of all ages are seeking more ways to express themselves creatively. Simple pen drawingsor doodlesare one of the most basic forms of art and also a wonderful way to relax and find gratification.

Seasoned educator, Phyllis Miller, shares over one hundred pen designs intended to encourage novice doodlers to think beyond the margins of handouts and takeout menus and explore their urge to create fresh and unique black line art drawings. Along with designs that include a lizard, tiger, shark, boat, arch, chameleon, and an ice cream sundae, Miller also includes examples and worksheets that provide inspiration for sketchers to think beyond ordinary shapes and appreciate the patterns and designs that surround them in daily life.

Art Ninja shares designs, worksheets, examples, and advice from an experienced educator that will motivate doodlers everywhere to put their pens to paper and create beautiful, one-of-a-kind black line art.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Jul 27, 2016
• ISBN: 9781480834583

Phyllis P. Miller

Phyllis P. Miller is passionate about guiding people to release their inner artistic talents. She earned a master’s degree in Elementary Education and taught school for nineteen years. Phyllis and her husband have five grown children, each with unique talents, and live in Southern Utah.

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ART NINJA

Pen Designs

PHYLLIS P. MILLER

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Copyright © 2016 Phyllis P. Miller.

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ISBN: 978-1-4808-3457-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-3458-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016948051

Archway Publishing rev. date: 7/26/2016

CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1:   Pen Designs

Chapter 2:   Using the Designs

Chapter 3:   Using Simple Outlines

Conclusion

To Sydney,

who is always thrilled with her