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Blank Canvas: Art and Artists for Kids

These non-fiction titles offer kids a look at art traditions, artistic techniques, and the lives of various artists working today and throughout history.

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  • Spanning over five centuries, this title introduces kids to many famous artists throughout history and up to contemporary times, from painters and sculptors to printmakers and photographers.
    Book, 2024Munich : Prestel Verlag, [2024]
  • Iconic Artists

    a Celebration of the World's Extraordinary Artists

    Csicsko, David Lee,
    With fun, whimsical illustrations Csicsko introduces us to 50 great artists from the last 200 years.
    Book, 2024[Chicago, Illinois] : Trope, [2024]
  • Jackson introduces us to 14 contemporary black artists from all over the world, working in paint, sculpture, ceramics, and more.
    Book, 2024New York, New York : Thames & Hudson 2024.
  • Art All Around Us

    a Kid's Guide to Finding Art in Everyday Life

    Situ, Xiao,
    This title encourages readers to see art all around them, not just in museums and galleries. Family photos, holiday decorations, fashion and more.
    Book, 2024New York : Union Square Kids, 2024.
  • This ingenious full-color book brings together art instructions and fun facts. Step-by-step instructions are color-coded for maximum clarity.
    Book, 2024London : Arcturus, 2024.
  • Easy Paper Crafts for Kids

    45 Fun and Creative Projects for Children Aged 5 Years +

    Woram, Catherine,
    These projects are organized along 4 basic paper skills: Cutting, Folding, Printing & Painting, and Modeling.
    Book, 2024London, UK : CICO Books, 2024.
  • How to Be a Color Wizard

    Forage and Experiment With Natural Art Making

    Logan, Jason,
    Young artists will be amazed at creating their own colors and art-making tools from natural sources.
    Book, 2024Somerville, Massachusetts : MIT Kids Press, 2024.
  • How to Be a Super Awesome Artist

    20 Art Projects Inspired by the Masters

    Carroll, Henry
    This title features 20 art challenges, inspired by some of the world's greatest creators and their famous works.
    Book, 2024[United States] : Laurence King, [2024]
  • What does it take to be an artist? Take a peek behind the scenes of an artist's studio and explore painting, woodworking, ceramics, and street art.
    Book, 2024New York, New York : David Zwirner Books, [2024]
  • Make Art With Nature

    Find Inspiration and Materials From Nature

    Pixley, Pippa,
    Ink from flowers? Paint from earth? Learn to make art with items found in nature.
    Book, 2024New York : DK, 2024.
  • The Ocean Explorer's Drawing Guide for Kids

    Step-by-step Lessons for Observing and Drawing Sea Creatures, Plants, and Birds

    Woodard, Krystal,
    Ocean life is a popular subject for artists of all ages. Explore the seas with easy-to-follow lessons and tips & tricks.
    Book, 2024San Rafael, California : Rocky Nook, [2024]
  • Believe it or not, making art involves a lot of science! Learn how artists create their works and how science helps them do it.
    Book, 2024New York : Kingfisher, 2024.
  • Super Simple Sumi-e

    Easy Asian Brush Painting for All Ages

    Palka, Yvonne,
    Sumi is an Asian brush painting technique that is simple and elegant.
    Book, 2024Seattle, WA : Little Bigfoot, 2024
  • Need inspiration for your creative energies? This title offers imaginative ideas for all kinds of creative crafts, as well as fun facts about 25 of the worlds best known art works.
    Book, 2024Lincoln, MA ; London : Nosy Crow, [2024]
  • Wall to Wall

    Mural Art Around the World

    Fraser, Mary Ann,
    A world-wide journey through time to learn about amazing wall art and the people who inspired or created it.
    Book, 2024Los Angeles : Getty Publications, [2024]