In this interactive coloring and activity book, Marion Deuchars takes the broad canvas of art and fills it with drawings and activities that engage with 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. Aimed at children aged eight and older, the emphasis is on fun and making the creation of art an integral part of the way you express yourself.
Shows how different art effects can be achieved by using fingers and ink only. Providing ideas to spark your creative imagination, this title shows how to make letters, patterns, animals, characters and even whole works of art from your fingerprints.
Play with art like never before in this exciting new activity book from the bestselling author of the Let's Make Some Great Art series. Marion Deuchars has created a surprising and engaging range of activities and games organised into seven sections of Drawing, Colour, Shapes, Paint, Paper, Printing and Pattern. Each section is not only a great opportunity to play, but also helps to shape and form artistic ability and confidence. Discover the joys of making your own marbled paper. Create your own secret code in pictures. Providing hours of endless fun and exploration, Art Play will bring out the artist in everyone.
With beautiful artwork from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to colours.
A creative art activity book all about you, from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars.
In this imaginative new activity book, Marion Deuchars makes learning about art fun. Young readers are introduced to more than thirty great artists, then encouraged to try out the techniques that lie behind their greatest works. Short and accessible facts about each artist's life and works are followed by creative projects that Marion has devised based on the artist's particular techniques. Take your pencil for a walk in the spirit of Paul Klee, experiment with color like Joan Miró, or create your own surrealist-inspired artwork.
Features some fun and educational art activities to keep kids, young and old, occupied at mealtimes. This title also features 36 generously sized mats printed on art activity paper, and 9 different designs, including 3 illustrations. It lets you make up your own pasta shapes; draw your favourite meal; and, more.
From award-winning author Marion Deuchars Bob Goes Pop is a charming and funny follow-up to Bob the Artist and Bob's Blue Period, all about art and teamwork. There's a new artist in town, making a new type of art and knocking Bob's beak out of joint. The subsequent competition to see who the best artist is escalates as each bird attempts to outdo the other. Will it all end in tears, or will the two realise that they are better working together rather than against each other? Bob the Artist returns for a new tale of friendship, self-expression and pop-art, beautifully depicted by the award-winning Marion Deuchars. Also available: Bob the Artist, Bob's Blue Period and Bob the Artist Dominoes
Bob the bird loves to paint pictures with his best friend Bat. But one day Bat goes away and Bob is sad. He tries to paint, but everything he paints is blue! Can his friends help him to find his bright colours again? From Marion Deuchars comes this charming and funny follow-up to Bob the Artist , about feeling sad, expressing your emotions and ways to feel better.
Bob the bird is just like all his friends, apart from his skinny legs. When Bob is teased, he decides to try and change himself to fit in. But little does he know where all his efforts will lead him... An affirming picture book for age 3+ about the power of art and of being confident enough to be yourself.
