Art ideas

Summary

Art ideas

An inspiring book with original ideas for creating stunning paintings and drawings using paints, pastels, inks, crayons and other media.
Includes clear step-by-step explanations on how to use different types of paint and materials.
With a concealed spiral binding so the book opens conveniently flat, this is an ideal gift for any would-be artist.

“The quality, style and simplicity of this deliciously attractive book should make it the faithful companion of any child, parent or teacher who wishes to make bold, exciting images.”
The Times Educational Supplement

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Buying this book

Information

Key Stage: KS2 A/DT; Age 7+ (info)

Spiral-bound hardback:
ISBN: 9780746098196
96 pages
305 x 229mm

Spiral-bound mini hardback:
ISBN: 9781409501190
96 pages
170 x 130mm

Author/Editor: Fiona Watt

Press & Blog Reviews

This book shows how to use paint, pastels, inks and crayons to create stunning paintings and drawings. Just follow the simple instructions and use the ideas to create your own great pictures.
Time Out

If you’re looking for ways to inspire artistically inclined nine-year-olds and over, you can’t do much better than this beautifully presented book.
The Independent

This guide provides older children with inspirational ideas for creative paintings and drawings of different media.
Junior Education Plus - 10 of the best art resources

Reader Reviews

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arts and crafts
This is a great book it only works if u haev the right things. but everything is pretty easy very good instructions really keeps me entertained.
kk, 10th July 2009

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