Grab a brush and pick up your paints for an art class with a difference. From colour mixing to paint effects, this book will teach you all you need to know to become an amazing artist! Create scenery for your own 3-D theatre, have fun with spatter art and try out some no-brush painting - messy fingers are a must! + Packed with fun projects and imaginative ideas + Easy-to-follow instructions supported by step-by-step photographs + Teaches basic skills and techniques

 

This book is part of a book series called Qed Learn Art .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by QED Publishing .

Deri Robins is an experienced author who specializes in art and craft activity books for children. She lives in Bath, in south-west England. Sue Nicholson worked in publishing as an editor and spent several years in Asia, working in Hong Kong, and then in Tokyo, Japan. She has been a freelance writer and editor since 1996. Sue has written many books for children, from pre-school novelty books to non-fiction reference titles and craft books.

This book has the following chapters: Tools and paints p4 Colour mixin p6 Complementary colours p8 Paint effects p10 No-brush art p12 From a distance p14 Painting with dots p16 Abstract art p18 Painting patterns p20 Dragging and combing p22 Watery painting p24 Spatter art p26 Going BIG! p28 Glossary p30 Index p31 Notes for Teachers p32