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Open This Box And Make Some Art

40 Playful Artworks You Can Do
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Open This Box And Make Some Art offers a unique, approachable way to ignite creativity through 40 simple art activities inspired by famous artists. This card deck and booklet set invites anyone, regardless of skill level, to create art anytime and anywhere. Whether you have a minute to spare or want to experiment with your cameraphone, each activity fosters the joy of straightforward creative acts without the need for complex tools or techniques.
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This book is ideal for beginners, casual creatives, and anyone seeking to boost everyday creativity through playful, accessible art projects. It's perfect for those who want simple, enjoyable ways to make art without pressure or technical demands.

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40 fun, simple and satisfying art activities - each inspired by a famous artist - that anyone can do to increase their creativity.

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Just open the box and start some art! Let nothing get in your way...

Making art doesn't have to be about technically brilliant painting, sculpting and drawing, or complicated equipment. Open This Box And Make Some Art is a card deck and booklet of 40 super-simple art activities, each inspired by the actual work of a famous artist, that anyone can do, any time, anywhere, to increase everyday creativity.

Always wanted to make your own Andy Warhol-inspired video? Only got a minute to make a sculpture? Or looking for simple but meaningful ways of using your cameraphone? Pick a card, follow the simple instructions contained within it, and let your creativity flow! The emphasis of each activity is on making art accessible and to understand the simple joy of straightforward creative acts. Open the box and get going...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711288409

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Cards

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln

Illustration: 40 colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gorkie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Robert Shore is a London-based author and editor. He has worked as creative director of the contemporary visual culture brand Elephant and as deputy editor of Art Review magazine and authored many books, most recently a biography of Yayoi Kusama.

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