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First Book of Art
Ages: 6 years and up
Size of book: 9 1/4 x 10 1/8 inches
Pages: 64
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This inspiring book is full of amazing art from around the world and arty things to make and do, based on some original artists methods and ideas.

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Art Ideas
Ages: 10 and up
Size of book: 9 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches
Pages: 96
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Do you have a box of watercolor paints or oil pastels and don’t know how to use them? Are you stuck for ideas for things to paint or draw? This inspiring book shows you how to use different kinds of paint, pastels, inks and crayons to create stunning paintings and drawings. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions exactly, or use the exciting ideas to create pictures of your own.

Complete Book of Drawing
Ages: 10 and up
Size of book: 9 x 12 inches
Pages: 128
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This is an inspiring guide to drawing and painting which will appeal to both beginners and those wishing to improve their skills. It shows how to draw and color a huge variety of different subjects, in styles ranging from cartoon to collage, using a number of ingenious and effective techniques. All of the beautifully finished pictures are accompanied by step-by-step sketches which show how to build up the picture in stages. A useful reference section provides details of artists’ materials, what sort of picture style they are suited to, and how to use them to maximum effect.

“Whatever the level of your artistic skill, this book will inspire you and give the technical information you need to improve the standard of your drawing and the range of your output.” School’s Out

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Art Skills
Ages: 10 and up
Size of book: 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches
Pages: 96
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Do you know how to paint a watercolor wash, splatter paint, print patterns with plastic food wrap or create resist effects with oil pastels? Packed full of ideas for painting, drawing, printing and doing collages, this inspiring book will help develop your art skills. It will also give you lots of exciting ways to use different art materials. Either follow the simple step-by-step instructions exactly or use the ideas to create pictures of your own.

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