Kids - Art Books

"With art supplies in tow, a young boy explores the urban forest near his home, then interprets what he sees with his art. The boy is a keen observer who uses poetic, rhythmic language to describe the diversity he finds through all four seasons. His forest is both 'fluffy' and 'prickly,' 'dense' and 'sparse,' 'crispy' and 'soft.' It's also 'scattered and soggy, and spotted and foggy.' His forest is made up of many colors --- but he decides that 'mostly...

Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.

"Developed for the younger set (4-6 year olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group.As in Susan Schwake's first book, Art Lab for Kids (Quarry Books, 2012), the Labs can be used as singular projects, or used to build up to a year of hands-on fine art experiences. Each...

Presents objects with the shape of a heart, a triangle, a square and other shapes through paintings by such artists as Magritte, Escher, and Matisse.

The painter Joseph Albers saw art in simple things. Late in his career, he began painting squares of solid, unmixed color, one within another.

An introduction to the life, career, and influence of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera.

Presents easy-to-follow instructions for drawing robots, including tips for basic drawing techniques, supplies, drawing robot acessories, and coloring.