Just a look at the cover of this book makes me think I could maybe make art. And the good news is, despite the title, the cover claims it is "For Budding Artists of All Ages." Hooray! I'm ready to hit the art store with my credit card in hand. After an introductory unit on using the book, preparing a space to make art, and assembling supplies, Schwake launches in to five more units that cover drawing, painting, printmaking, paper, and mixed media and include 52 "labs." Labs have fewer than 10 steps, are well-explained and illustrated with photographs, and also include an example of the technique done by a professional artist.
You'll find this book at J702.8 Sch, but don't let the J scare you off. In fact, you should probably try out a few of the art techniques included in this title before you decide if the youngsters in the family would enjoy it. I can see
Art Lab for Kids acting as a focus for some great family togetherness times, or as a place to get ideas for those tween girl birthday parties. Create away!
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