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.
