The Usborne Complete Book of Art Ideas (Usborne Art Ideas) (Paperback)

by Fiona Watt (Author), Antonia Miller (Contributor, Illustrator)

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Product Description
Filled with original ideas for painting, drawing and collage, this inspiring book will help novices of all ages to develop their art skills. Helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint, pencil, elastic bands, salt and watercolour through a number of different projects. Age 7+ --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Usborne Books (December 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794514391
• ISBN-13: 978-0794514396
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,022 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun, creative art ideas, October 6, 2006

By	Deirdre M. "learning with my children" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Usborne Complete Book of Art Ideas (Usborne Art Ideas) (Hardcover)

First, since there is little information about this title on Amazon, I'll give some information.

This book is actually three complete books in one: The Usborne Book of Art Ideas, The Usborne Book of Art Skills, and the Usborne Book of Art Projects.

The front book cover says: "Over 400 inspiring ideas for things to do with paints, pastels, collage, crayons, inks, paper, pens, found objects, stitches, rubbings."

The back cover says: "This inspiring book is packed full of creative ideas. It shows exciting ways of using different art materials. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions exactly or use the ideas to create pictures of your own."

There are hundreds of art projects in here, using a wide variety of different media. I love that while many of the art projects are fairly specific, they are really jumping off points, ways of experimenting with the different media and ideas so you can move off with them in your own direction. I am a homeschooling mother of two elementary-aged children, and this book has been very inspiring to the three of us.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!, July 30, 2007

By	Michael R. Carter - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book. I first checked it out from the library & then HAD to buy my own copy. It has great techniques; many of which I've seen illustrated in adult painting/crafting books too. This book is leaps & bounds beyond most of the "same old, same old" kids art books out there.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every grandparent should own a copy..., July 12, 2007

By	J. Burns "Memawjoan" (Baltimore MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful art projects book that is filled with easy to do creative activities - it's written in a non-patronizing way (you gotta love those Brits) - most of the materials needed are generally already in one's home and - the results are spectacular. My 10-year old grand-daughter was completely caught up and spent hours producing rather wonderful "masterpieces". I highly recommend to parents and grandparents.