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An llustrator for more than 30 years, Tom La Padula has illustrated for national and international magazines, advertising agencies, and publishing houses. He has exhibited in numerous group shows throughout the country, and his paintings are included in many private collections. Tom holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design and earned his MFA from Syracuse University.
<p style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">Each drawing lesson <span style="font-weight: bolder;">starts with a basic shape</span>, such as a rectangle or oval, and then progresses <span style="font-weight: bolder;">step by step </span>to a <span style="font-weight: bolder;">realistic rendering</span> of the featured subject, including a color final. <span style="font-weight: bolder;">Engaging text </span>tells a little bit about each subject, while<span style="font-weight: bolder;"> fun facts</span> about these impressive military machines educate children as they draw for an enjoyable, well-rounded artistic experience.<br><br>Kids will enjoy the 32 pages of drawing instructions for a variety of super-powered vehicles, including:</p><ul style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;"><li>Twin-engine attack helicopter</li><li>B-52 bomber</li><li>M1 Abrams battle tank</li><li>Stealth fighter jet</li><li>F-14</li><li>F-16</li><li>Guided missile submarine</li><li>M36 tank destroyer </li><li>Nuclear-powered supercarrier</li><li>and more! </li></ul><p style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">Just start with the basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples—you'll be creating you own masterpieces in no time!</p>
