Just as everyone can learn to read, everyone can learn the basic
elements of design and open the door to being an artist. You can
learn to appreciate and create art if you are taught a step at a
time. CHAPTER 1: IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD...MAKE THAT HEART! OPEN
YOUR HEART AND MIND- Why do you say "I can't" Did someone some
time say you couldn't draw? Are you comparing your talent to a
professional who has spent thousands of hours learning and
practicing their art? You have to change "I can't" to "I'm
willing to try!" I'll be your cheerleader, shouting and
encouraging and cheering you on every step of the way. You need
to give yourself permission to learn one step at a time. Guest
essay - Overcoming Fear (Janine leBlanc) CHAPTER 2: LEARNING THE
ALPHABET Introduction to the Elements of Design: We'll begin by
learning the alphabet of art. The basic elements of design are
the letters that artists use to create words, paragraphs,
stories and poetry. We'll start at the beginning and work up
from the sounds and shapes o