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• An Eye for Art

  Focusing on Great Artists and Their Work

  National Gallery of Art (U.S.),

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  Get ready for 40 fun activities that will inspire and spark creativity in any artist. Replicate the techniques used by some of the most masterful artists and discover how they developed their style. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

• Art Lab for Kids

  52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media

  Schwake, Susan

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  Creative families will never be bored again. With 52 art projects that are set into weekly, step-by-step lessons this could be a full year’s worth of art labs. Each art project relates to the work and style of a contemporary artist that will spark…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

  [a Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence]

  Edwards, Betty, 1926-

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  Did you know that when we draw, we experience a shift from our usual mode of thinking? Get ready for one of the most widely used drawing instruction books for any artist at any stage in their drawing abilities. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

• Modern Art Adventures

  36 Creative, Hands-on Projects Inspired by Artists From Monet to Banksy

  Pitamic, Maja,

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  Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to discover. Explore the stories and meaning behind 18 well-known modern works of art and then create your own. Projects cover a variety of techniques and visual effects in a wide range of media.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Get Into Art

  Telling Stories

  Brooks, Susie

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  Develop your own skills and techniques creating stories through art. Featuring 12 artworks with information about the work and the artists followed by clearly explained art projects. This is an opportunity to discover art and then create your own…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 13 Modern Artists Children Should Know

  Finger, Brad

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  This is an exciting exploration of modern, pop, and postmodern art. With large illustrations, explanations and biographical information, and do-it-yourself activities young artists will be drawn to the stories and interactive opportunities.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hands on Art Projects

  With Hands-on Activities Based on Famous Works of Art, of Landscapes, People, Animals, and Much Much More

  Lacey, Sue,

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  It is easy to get your hands ready and dive in with all the activities and projects in this book. This is an easy-to-follow guide with 14 different ideas based on replicating techniques from a famous work of art. This will encourage any young artist…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 1 2 3s of Art

  Hahn, Sabrina,

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  It’s never too early to start looking at art with your baby. This board book introduces some of the world’s most iconic art is perfect for Mom, Dad, baby, and toddlers to enjoy together while learning your 1, 2, 3s! In addition to counting elements…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book of Mistakes

  Luyken, Corinna,

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  Is one eye bigger than the other? Accidentally splatter paint on the bottom of your page? The artist in this storybook takes readers on a fantastical journey as she transforms all of her “mistakes” into purposeful art decisions. At the end you may…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Noisy Paint Box

  the Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art

  Rosenstock, Barb,

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  When Vasya was a child his parents gave him a paint box which he proceeded to use to paint the sounds he heard coming out of the box! You can’t hear colours the adults said! Follow Vasya as he journeys to adulthood becoming brave enough to once…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Paul Klee for Children

  Vry, Silke

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  Master of whimsy and wizard of colours and lines, this book invites you to explore Paul Klee’s art for yourself by making your own stuff. From painting in the kitchen to making the invisible visible this book is full of history and projects inspired…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hunter and His Dog

  a Fantastical Journey Through the World of Bruegel

  De Bruyn, Sassafras,

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  Ever wonder what it would be like to be inside a painting? This whimsical wordless picture book takes you on a playful journey through the middle ages world of Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s art and includes an informative guide to his paintings and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Playing With Collage

  Baker, Jeannie

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  Have a rock collection? How about a paper collection? From collecting and keeping beautiful translucent onion skins in the kitchen, to shells at the beach and lichen in the forest, Jeannie Baker guides you to notice, collect, and transform the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Imagine Childhood

  Exploring the World Through Nature, Imagination, and Play

  Olmsted, Sarah

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  Art is about the possibility of the unexpected, the electricity of curiosity, unlimited possibilities and so much more. Join Sara as she invites you to create and play together through vivid photographs, poetic meanderings disguised as instructions,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little U

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  This offspring of Uppercase Magazine is full of creative ideas and inspiration for the young and old alike. From storytime to decorating ideas, toy folklore to local creators you can connect with, Little U is a pocket book that is sure to inspire…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Drawing Calm

  Relax, Refresh, Refocus With 20 Drawing, Painting, and Collage Workshops Inspired by Klimt, Klee, Monet, and More

  Evenson, Susan,

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  Drawing can calm you down, lower your blood pressure and decrease stress. Explore guided exercises inspire by modern masters chapters titles include “Delight,” “Light,” “Warmth,” and “Harmony.”

• The Bird King

  An Artist's Notebook

  Tan, Shaun,

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  A beautiful book that showcases the messy process of creation, of open-ended exploration, and half-finished inspiration. Let yourself fall into the possibilities of a single piece of paper, and what happens when you start to draw. Recommended for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Pen

  Myers, Christopher,

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  The power of the pen will allow you to access your imagination. Art can be an answer to the emotions you’re feeling, whether its sadness or joy, and how the power of creating art can lead to wonderful things. Recommended for ages 3-5.

• The Colour Book

  Benini Pietromarchi, Sophie,

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  Creating art helps us find our voices and express the words we either don’t know how to say, or aren’t able to find. Colours hold our feelings, and help express who we are. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

• The Scraps Book

  Notes From a Colorful Life

  Ehlert, Lois,

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  Everyday pieces and parts of our world can be made into art, from wood splinters and nails, to cotton balls and scraps of fabrics. Learn how to mold these pieces into a larger whole, and see how the everyday scraps can be transformed into something…Read moreRead more of this annotation