Books in Art Start! Kits series

Want to learn how to turn a plain old rock into practically anything? Everything you need is in this kit! Inside Fun with Rock Painting, you'll find a cool collection of rock-painting projects, each with simple step-by-step instructions. And Fun with Rock Painting also comes with all the tools you need to complete dozens of super-creative painting projects--from googly eyes for adorable pet rocks to glow-in-the-dark paint for spooky creations that go bump in the night! Once you see how simple this stony craft can be, you'll discover a potential masterpiece in every rock you see!

A Creative, Kooky, Cool Calligraphy and Lettering Kit for Kids Do you create way-cool wordy masterpieces out of your alphabet soup? Got a passion for perfect letters? Word to the wise--grab this kit! It's the perfect guide to creating your very own Words of Art. From lessons in classic calligraphy to tips on fresh and funky lettering styles, it's all here! The project book is crammed with tons of different lettering styles and ideas, as well as step-by-step instructions for 10 fantastically fun craft projects. Whether you perk up one of your own designs with some cool calligraphy or craft a nifty memory journal or treasure map from the project ideas, you're bound to enjoy hours of lettering fun! Plus everything you need to create these lovely letters is included inside!

Discover the art of beautiful writing! Fun with Calligraphy comes with everything you need to start writing with style -- including cartridge and felt-tip calligraphy pens, with a variety of exciting ink colors! Inside the 32-page activity book, you'll learn how to re-create a number of lovely alphabets, step by step. And you'll also find plenty of ways to use your new writing skills -- from decorating stylish stationery to creating cool greeting cards. A fantastic world of elegant letters awaits. So why not get started? Write here, right now! Kit includes 32-page activity book, 2 felt-tip calligraphy pens, 7 ink cartridges, cartridge calligraphy pen, metallic calligraphy marker, artist's triangle, drawing pencil, eraser, practice paper pad, stationery paper, stickers, and notecards with envelopes

Ideal for Any Aspiring Artist The Art Ed Books and Kits include: paper, non-toxic paint, oil pastels, pencils, brushes, palettes, glue—whatever the artist actually uses or used. In addition, a 24-page full-color book in each kit provides a biography of the artist and discusses his or her life and career, with full-color art reproductions as well as photographs of the artist in the studio. And, an 8-page activity book provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to help children create their own masterpieces. Each kit is approved by the individual artist or his/her estate. With Art Ed Books and Kits, children not only learn about great artists, they can learn to paint like them, too. Art Ed is the ideal kit for any aspiring artist! A portion of the proceeds from Art Ed Books and Kits benefits Studio in A School. Each kit: Art supplies, 24-page full-color book, 8-page activity book, fold-out frame.

Splatter, splash, and swirl your way through the styles of the masters! If artistic experimentation is what you’re all about, then grab this kit and get started! Inside you'll find a project book that teaches you how to imitate the painting styles of famous artists from seven different art movements. From Van Gogh's explosive squiggles to Kandinsky's colorful swirls, you'll learn to re-create some of the greatest painting styles in the world of art! And this kit is the perfect introduction to getting ultra-creative with paint, since it features all the tools you'll need to start painting right away -- including seven different colors of acrylic paint! Kit includes 32-page project book, 7 acrylic paints, paint palette, palette knife, flat paintbrush, round paintbrush, and preprinted art paper

Abrams' Art Ed Books and Kits provide everything children need to create art using the approaches of world-renowned painters and sculptors! Inspiration for budding young artists Art Ed Books and Kits come with whatever types of materials the artist actually uses or used, such as paper, nontoxic paint, air-drying clay, oil pastels, colored pencils, cameras, pencils, brushes, art wire, palettes, and/or glue. In each kit is a biography of the artist illustrated with full-color art reproductions as well as photographs of the artist at work, and an eight-page activity book providing easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to help children create their own masterpieces. Each kit has been approved by the original artist or his/her estate. A portion of the proceeds from Art Ed Books and Kits benefits Studio in A School. As a painter of abstract white paintings, Robert Ryman (b. 1930) explores subtle effects of color and texture to create his stark but visually rich compositions.

Always wanted to learn how to create your own Japanese-inspired cartoon characters? Well, it has never been easier! With simple step-by-step instructions and all the materials you need inside, you'll be creating your own manga heroes and villains in no time! And, while you're drawing, you’ll also discover helpful tips about choosing facial features and expressions, applying shading, and much more! An exciting world of manga characters awaits you! Kit includes 32-page project book, watercolor paints, paintbrush, drawing pencil, eraser, art paper, 6 brush-tip markers, 4 doubled-sided colored pencils, blank "draw your own manga" book, and fine-line black marker

Goofy faces, crazy critters, talking toasters--they're all part of the wacky world of cartoons. And Fun with Cartoons is your one-way ticket to this loopy locale! Inside this kit, you'll find a 32-page project book that humorously guides you through this zany art world, from character development and expressions to special effects and more. It will even provide you with the inspiration and ideas you'll need to start creating your own unique characters. So what are you waiting for? Get on board for an exciting adventure into the cartoon universe!

Abrams' Art Ed Books and Kits provide everything children need to create art using the approaches of world-renowned painters and sculptors! Inspiration for budding young artists Art Ed Books and Kits come with whatever types of materials the artist actually uses or used, such as paper, nontoxic paint, air-drying clay, oil pastels, colored pencils, cameras, pencils, brushes, art wire, palettes, and/or glue. In each kit is a biography of the artist illustrated with full-color art reproductions as well as photographs of the artist at work, and an eight-page activity book providing easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to help children create their own masterpieces. Each kit has been approved by the original artist or his/her estate. A portion of the proceeds from Art Ed Books and Kits benefits Studio in A School. Chuck Close (American, b. 1940) is known for his large-scale photorealistic portraits of himself, his artist friends, and his family. In recent years, Close has created a new method of painting using grids, full of color painted with expressionistic brushstrokes. Art supplies: Disposable camera with film, multi-colored stamp pad, and 10 sheets of gridded art paper.