Books with author Tony Potter

This great little art activity package for kids, shows them the basics of calligraphic lettering. The hardcover, spiral-bound book features a slide-out box in its sturdy spine€”and the box contains a special calligraphy pen with two nibs of different widths for practice in writing different styles of the alphabet. Fun-to-do exercises begin with correct ways to hold and angle a pen, then follow with instructions in practicing letter shapes and strokes, making Italic and round-hand letters, and aligning letters in a symmetrical layout. Finally, the book suggests fun calligraphy projects, including making stencils, decorating tee shirts, and designing Valentines and party invitations. Here€™s the gateway to an enlightening activity that€™s sure to give boys and girls many hours of creative enjoyment.

Here's an original and fascinating new approach to miniature art kits for kids. A mini portfolio with sturdy board covers opens to present an attached spiral-bound art instruction book plus a packet of very unusual drawing paper. The instruction book shows how to sketch spring-related images--flowers, baby birds, and more--on pastel-coated drawing paper. Each 3 1/8" x 4 1/8" sheet of art paper is coated with a colored surface that scratches off so kids can produce lines, squiggles, and shapes of all kinds at the firm touch of a stylus. A wooden stylus is packaged with the kit, along with a sharpener to keep the stylus point properly shaped for best effects. Kids will have lots of fun doodling, sketching, and developing their drawing skills with these imaginative little kits.