Illustrate This: Stretching the Imagination is not another book on how to draw but on what to draw. Where drawing is a way to communicate thoughts and feelings, illustration reconstructs written language into pictures.

In volume 1, for Kids + Teens + Adults, those who enjoy the process of creating artwork can exercise their imagination by illustrating short stories, poems and scenes, carefully constructed to provide sometimes specific details and at other times in a way that allows the illustrator to step outside the confines of reality and develop something fantastical. Whatever the level of drawing – the aim is to enjoy the process of taking an image in your mind and getting it down on paper.

Why draw?Human beings are innately creative. Drawing relieves stress.

Improves memory. Improves fine motor skills.

Improves self-esteem. Why imagination needs to be exercised:Imagination is uniquely human.

Imagination is key to problem solving. Imagination, when combined with creativity leads to innovation.

Imagination, when framed appropriately can be used towards coping with stress and anxiety. .