Lot #75: 2003 Art Instructional Book - "Je Dessine" by Terry Longhurst

Bath, UK: Parragon Books, 2003. Pictorial Boards. Dustjacket. 255 pp. "Je Dessine" is the French-language edition of the popular instructional art book "I Can Draw", illustrated by the artist Terry Longhurst (with text by Amanda O'Neill) and published by Parragon Books in 2003. This comprehensive guide is designed for children and beginning artists, offering over 250 pages of step-by-step tutorials that deconstruct complex subjects into simple geometric shapes. The book is organized into thematic sections—including dinosaurs, wild animals, cars and trucks, sea creatures, and people—and is noted for its ability to teach proportions and fine details through a clear, eight-step process. Longhurst’s illustrations are praised for their vibrant, engaging style and technical accuracy, while the accompanying text provides fascinating facts about each subject. This edition is particularly valued by parents and educators for its durability and its "no-fail" approach to drawing, which emphasizes building confidence by starting with basic circles and lines before adding professional-looking textures and colors. Signed Dimensions: 27 cm x 20 cm x 2 cm Pickup category timeslot {A}