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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 701.8
EAN num: 9781586858391
ISBN number: 1586858394
Label: Gibbs Smith, Publishing house
Manufacturer: Gibbs Smith, Publishing house
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 64
Printing Date: August 23, 2006
Publishing house: Gibbs Smith, Publishing house
Age index: Ages 9-12
Sale Popularity Level: 991793
Studio: Gibbs Smith, Publishing house
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Painting on a Canvas encourages kids to draw, paint, shape, and cut, and provides entertaining activities to bring out the budding artist in every kid! With easy to understand instructions on everything from how to paint with watercolors to creating sculptures with clay, kids will learn how to create their own masterpieces, no matter the medium. Comprehensive material lists allow adult helpers to gather everything in advance for their little creators. Painting on a Canvas also includes spotlights of famous artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Michelangelo, along with kid-friendly discussions of art techniques, such as pointillism and negative space. There are even tips for more advanced young artists to expand their skills. These activities will help paint a smile on every kid's face, and foster a deeper understanding of the arts.
Chapters include:
Daring to Draw
Painting Pleasures
Paper Art
Clay Creations
Three-Dimensional Art
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"Art is awesome and should be explored by everyone! Art is not just fancy painting in a museum. It helps you learn about the world by looking at thing in new ways. Art also lets you express yourself through your imagination." ~ pg. 6
Painting on a Canvas is a collection of art projects for kids. The main chapters cover topics like drawing, painting, paper art and sculpture. This book encourages children to awaken their inner artist.
Throughout the book there are spotlights of famous artists so you can read about Pablo Picasso and Michelangelo. There are discussions of art techniques and fun 3-D projects. Each project has a "What You Need" section so you can gather items needed before beginning an art adventure.
Some of thee projects in this book include:
Through a Keyhole - use your imagination to draw what you might see through a keyhole
Van Gogh's Sky - use bright colors not necessarily found in the sky
Straw Painting
The Magic of Mosaics - use multicolored construction paper to create pictures
Stained Glass Window - use tissue paper to create various effects
Crazy Coil Bowls - make bowls from clay
A few items to have around the house inclue tape, drawing paper, poster paints, drinking straws, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, white glue, modeling clay, popsicle sticks, paintbrushes and pencils.
~The Rebecca Review
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