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Let's Make Some Great Art

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Let's Make Some Great Art by Marion Deuchars invites children on an exciting creative journey. With engaging activities and vibrant illustrations, this book encourages young readers to explore and express their artistic abilities through various fun and imaginative projects. It's an inspiring tool for budding artists to discover the joy of art-making.
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This book may appeal to you if you love sparking creativity in young minds with hands-on activities and artistic inspiration. It offers a delightful mix of drawing exercises, art history snippets, and engaging projects that nurture your child's imagination while encouraging them to explore various art techniques. Ideal for parents and educators, it transforms any moment into a chance to learn through artistic expression.

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Let's Make Some Great Art

A fun interactive colouring and activity book, essential for young artists, aged eight and older!

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A fun interactive colouring and activity book, essential for young artists, aged eight and older!

Let's Make Some Great Art by Marion Deuchars, bestselling author of the Let's Make Some Great Art series, is packed with fun drawing, painting, cutting, and sticking activities that will spark your creative imagination.

Packed with fun activities - complete Mona Lisa's smile, create your own Jackson Pollock-inspired masterpiece using a marble, a tray, some paint and some paper, and discover a foolproof method for drawing a bicycle.

Work alongside the great artists - Deuchars has created activities around works by 12 of the greatest artists of all time, including Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Bridget Riley, Jackson Pollock, and more.

Explore art from different places and times in history - learn how some of Picasso's art was inspired by African art and travel back in time to explore cave painting (and then create your own cave painting).

Step-by-step instructions and tips - useful for parents and teachers to select age and skill appropriate activities. The book includes a list of basic art materials needed and offers advice on how to change projects to make them even more amazing and to develop your artistic skills.

Screen-free fun for the whole family - boys and girls will enjoy hours of fun without a screen in sight! Be inspired by the great artists and discover what art can be, how it can be made, what it can mean for you, and what it has meant for people through the ages. The emphasis of Let's Make Some Great Art is on having fun and making the creation of art a big part of the way you express yourself. So have fun with Let's Make Some Great Art and discover endless creative adventures just waiting for artists of all ages. Draw, paint, spray, splash, doodle, shade, sketch, cut, tear or stick - it's your choice!

Explore more books in the Let's Make Some Great Art series:

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  • Let's Make Some Great Placemat Art
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  • Let's Make Some Great Art: Patterns (coming September 2020)
  • Let's Make Some Great Art: Animals (coming September 2020)

Author of the bestselling Let's Make Some Great Art series, Marion Deuchars has a globally recognisable illustration style. Her hand-lettering and illustrations have been used on advertising campaigns from Samsung to HP, and her books have won six awards for design and illustration. She is a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale. She has written and illustrated a number of books, including: Bob the Artist, Bob's Blue Period, Bob Goes Pop, Art Play and Draw Paint Print.

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Let's Make Some Great Art by Marion Deuchars is praised for its engaging approach and creativity in introducing children to the world of art. Reviews highlight its interactive and inspiring nature, offering a mix of fun activities that encourage kids to explore their artistic potential. Readers appreciate its ability to blend instruction with enjoyment, making it a valuable resource for budding young artists.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781856697866

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 August 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 600 colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Author of the best-selling Let's Make Some Great Art series, Marion Deuchars has a globally recognisable illustration style. Her hand-lettering and illustrations have been used on advertising campaigns from Samsung to HP, and her books have won six awards for design and illustration. She is a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale.

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