Books in Art for Kids series

What do children hope to create when they put pencil to paper? An accurate likeness of the things they see, of course. With this imaginative, informative, and amply illustrated guide to drawing, it's amazingly easy for kids to make those art dreams come true. After a brief overview of tools and materials, the entertaining hands-on activities begin with contour drawing techniques. With the help of lots of exercises, budding artists will learn the basic elements of shapes (lines, dots, circles) and see how to combine them to make familiar forms. They'll find out how to produce the illusion of volume with shading techniques; create perspective; accurately recreate landscapes, people, animals, and nature; develop interesting compositions; and more.

Drawing in Color, the newest addition to the critically acclaimed Art for Kids collection, teaches children indispensable tricks and techniques for adding a rainbow of color to their work. It’s an entertaining combination of practical information and hands-on exercises. Budding artists will see how easy it can be to create original, vivid pictures using everything from colored pencils and markers to watercolor, pastel, and paint.

Any child who can make a stick figure can learn to create funny cartoons--and this enjoyably illustrated guide tells them exactly how. Written by professional cartoonist Art Roche, it gives kids lots of hands-on opportunities to turn their creative ideas into delightfully drawn reality. The emphasis is on doing original illustrations and developing a personal vision, rather than tracing or copying someone else's style; after all, cartooning is a free and fun form, so there's no "wrong" way to draw one. Roche also includes plenty of information that other children's how-to books overlook, including advice on writing jokes, composing panels, and getting published. In short, it addresses every step of the process, from buying a pencil to seeing the cartoons in print.

Kids love comic strips and now they can devise their own imaginative illustrations and stories with the help of a professional artist who designs for the Cartoon Network. He provides advice on the basic tools and materials; demonstrates how to construct bodies and faces; explains how to come up with appealing characters and build an ensemble cast; and provides ideas for fine-tuning the finished work with proper inking techniques, shading, and color use. There are loads of practical tips and hands-on activities to hone technique, along with tutorials on writing jokes. Plus, Roche gives the low-down on the big business of comic strips, including suggestions for getting published. To top it off, readers watch as the author produces a brand-new strip, from start to finish.

What kind of flowers are in your garden? Now kids can get their hands on the dazzling blossoms that caught the attention of famous artists! Children will love these colourful jigsaw puzzles, each made from a well-known painting of flowers. They can enjoy the bright colours and make their own bouquets, all while having a hands-on experience with fine art

What is your favourite animal? Now kids can get their hands on the extraordinary animals that caught the attention of famous artists! Children will love these colourful jigsaw puzzles, each made from a well-known painting of a cat. They can imagine themselves playing with these familiar creatures or discover a new favourite pet, all while having a handson experience with fine art.

What is your favourite animal? Now kids can get their hands on the extraordinary animals that caught the attention of famous artists! Children will love these colourful jigsaw puzzles, each made from a well-known painting of a dog. They can imagine themselves playing with these familiar creatures or discover a new favourite pet, all while having a handson experience with fine art.

Any child who can make a stick figure can learn to draw funny cartoons! Professional cartoonist and Cartoon Network animator Art Roche gives kids lots of tips and hands-on opportunities to turn their creative ideas into comic strip reality. Roche's emphasis is on original illustrations and personal vision, not tracing or copying someone else's style, so the process is free, fun, and engaging.

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Would you like to be a clown? Now kids can get their hands on the silly, lively, bright clowns that caught the attention of famous artists! Children will love these colourful jigsaw puzzles, each made from a well-known painting of clowns. They can make up funny stories to go along with the pictures or imagine themselves at the circus, all while having a hands-on experience with fine art.

Drawing in Color, the newest addition to the critically acclaimed Art for Kids collection, teaches children indispensable tricks and techniques for adding a rainbow of color to their work. It’s an entertaining combination of practical information and hands-on exercises. Budding artists will see how easy it can be to create original, vivid pictures using everything from colored pencils and markers to watercolor, pastel, and paint.