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Complete book of art ideas
Summary
Art Ideas
Complete book of art ideas
- An inspiring book packed full of creative ideas for painting, drawing, sticking, colouring, ripping, rubbing, smudging, ink blotting, fingerprinting and more.
- Each activity is clearly illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
- Includes tips on brushwork, mixing colours, using acrylics and oil pastels, thinning and thickening paint, shading, patterning and much, much more.
“We absolutely loved it! Highly Recommended!’”
Hot Brands Cool Places
“Jam-packed with inspirational ideas for collages, printing, drawing and painting.”
The Sun
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Information
Key Stage: KS2 A/DT; Age 7+ (info)
Spiral-bound hardback:
ISBN: 9781409507628
288 pages
240 x 180mm
Spiral-bound hardback:
ISBN: 9781409514268
288 pages
305 x 229mm
Author/Editor: Fiona Watt
Awards
Winner - Creative Play Award 2010
The Usborne Complete Book of Art Ideas has won the 'Books and Teaching Resources' category in the Creative Play Awards 2010. The judges said: "A super book! There are many projects to do with children which can be done in one or two lessons. The ideas are original and instructions are easy to follow".
Press & Blog Reviews
This is a fabulous book, although partly designed for children, it is full of wonderful techniques and activities that will unlock the creativity in adults too! We found it a positive treasure trove of ideas, clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations to inspire you to create your own artwork. We absolutely loved it! Highly Recommended!’
Hot Brands Cool Places
This new edition of a very inspiring book, is filled with original ideas for painting, drawing and collage to help novices of all ages develop their art skills. It is the perfect book to help children explore the uses of a range of materials, including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and watercolour, through a number of highly imaginative projects.
Creative Steps
Reader Reviews
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Brilliant Teaching Resource
As a teacher this book is a fabulous resource. It's packed with ideas and skills that can be used not only in Art lessons but also to enhance lessons across the curriculum. It is very comprehensive and beautifully presented.
E.Nickerson, 15th April 2011
the usborne complete book of art ideas
This is an awesome art book it helps you to improve many art skills it is great for children and adults of all ages it is a pleasure to use i would reccomend it the best art book on the shelves at the moment.
Larn, 7th March 2011
Wonderful
This book is such a delight. I flip through it all the time and keep coming up with wonderful ideas. It's fantastic.
Vineeta Bhat, 8th November 2009
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