Art's Supplies

Author: Chris Tougas
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459806131
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
In this delightful tale of the power of the imagination, Art’s supplies come to life in the studio, creating mayhem and magic—and art! Pastels, pencils, paints, crayons, brushes and markers...everything gets in on the act of creating a mess-terpiece of fun. Chris Tougas’s brilliant illustrations and clever text explore the essence of the creative process in a way that children will understand. “Kids will want to grab some colored pencils and get to work themselves.” —Booklist “This lively title is sure to be a favorite.” —School Library Journal “Gorgeously colored...Tougas’s great skill at joyous illustration is just icing on the cake.” —Quill & Quire

The Organic Artist

Author: Nick Neddo
Publisher:
ISBN: 1592539262
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
This is an art book which highlights the possibility of using natural, organic materials as art supplies and inspiration.

The Organic Artist for Kids

Author: Nick Neddo
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 163159768X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
Immersed in the natural world, The Organic Artist for Kids inspires creativity by connecting kids and their adults to our wilderness roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of fun, collaborative projects using nature as a source for art supplies and inspiration, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are fundamental to the creative process. Children will be encouraged to learn new skills, build resilience, and be resourceful as part of an urgent struggle to prevent and undo Nature Deficit Disorder. Rooted in experimentation and an understanding that fun is fundamental to learning, kids will refine their drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the visual arts and the natural landscape. Just some of the projects and skills covered include: Making pens and wild inks Making paint from stones and rocks Crafting your own paintbrushes Making simple stencils and rubbings The Organic Artist for Kids encourages you to return to the days when art was made with all-natural materials like charcoal and birch bark.

Chinese Brush Painting

Author: Ning Yeh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961830588
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
A second addition, also known as Ning Yeh's "Gold Edition" updates his original guide of step-by-step instructions for Chinese Brush Painting.

The Complete Guide To Art Materials and Techniques

Author: Caroline West
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834664
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
Don't be overwhelmed by the dizzying array of art materials on the market, allow us to be your guide to art success with info and techniques.

Drawing Is Magic

Author: John Hendrix
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781617691379
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"In Drawing Is Magic, author John Hendrix teaches aspiring and advanced artists to find their unique visual voices and become creative daredevils. Through his freeing, offbeat exercises, drawers learn a sophisticated philosophy of creative thinking"--Publisher's website.

Expressive Figure Drawing

Author: Bill Buchman
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823033147
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Throughout the history of art, figure drawing has been regarded as the very foundation of an artist’s education and the center of the art-making process. Bill Buchman’s Expressive Figure Drawing presents the classic fundamentals of this genre, but with a distinctly contemporary twist—celebrating freedom, expressiveness, and creativity. This unique method incorporates more than 30 essential exercises, empowering you to draw the figure dramatically and with confidence, no matter your current level of skill. Filled with step-by-step demonstrations, inspiring images, and insightful text revealing a wide range of techniques and concepts, this book presents new ways to think about the figure and use your materials to free the artist within.

How to Draw 101 Monsters

Author: Imagine That
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781801055956
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn how to draw 101 different monsters including a friendly ghost, a spooky robot and a man-eating plant! From the multi-million selling 'How to Draw 101' series comes this spooky spiral bound activity book that contains step-by-step line drawings to help budding artists draw 101 different monsters and Halloween-themed characters in various shapes, sizes and poses. It's easy! Follow the simple step-by-step drawings and you will soon be amazing all your friends with your new-found artists' skills! Since each image is broken down into six simple steps, children will quickly gain in confidence when they see their finished results, and will soon be adapting their designs and drawing freehand pictures of their own. All you need is a pen/pencil and paper to get started! Ideal for junior artists age 5+.

Painting with Picasso

Author: Julie Merberg
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811855051
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
New board books in the best-selling Mini Masters series feature beautiful paintings from Cassatt and Picasso and rhyming text introducing budding artists to these famous masters.

Marvelous Mermaids

Author: Jane Davenport
Publisher: Get Creative 6
ISBN: 9781684620043
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Jane Davenport dives deep into the ocean to make a magical mermaid splash. She shows how to draw and paint these sensuous sirens--perfectly proportioned figures, shimmering scales, and all. Jane's evocative instruction touches on every aspect of this fantasy realm: producing oceans of color, capturing mermaids' undulating poses, painting their flowing tresses, and depicting mesmerizing facial features. She also provides unique suggestions for making a mermaid art journal, a month's worth of creative prompts, and ideas for stunning collages.