Draw Your Day

Draw Your Day
Author: Samantha Dion Baker
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0399581308

An instructive guide to creating an illustrated journal based on artist and Instagram sensation Samantha Dion Baker's unique creative process, featuring information on materials, creative inspiration and instruction, prompts, and helpful tips and tricks. Samantha Dion Baker is a widely admired and followed artist on Instagram, where she shares her "sketch journal," an illustrated daily record of her life, drawn in a fresh, modern style. In Draw Your Day, Baker guides you through her inspirational practice and provides guidance for starting your own. Part instructional guide and part encouraging manifesto about how making art--even art that's not museum-worthy--can make your life more mindful and meaningful, Draw Your Day is ideal for both seasoned artists looking for fresh inspiration, as well as aspiring artists who need a friendly nudge to get started.

Draw Your Day for Kids!

Draw Your Day for Kids!
Author: Samantha Dion Baker
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593378903

Hours of fun, art, and inspiration await in the kids' version of popular Instagram artist Samantha Dion Baker's Draw Your Day, an instructive and inspirational guide to keeping a daily sketch journal. With an encouraging and kid-friendly tone, Baker shares the benefits of keeping an illustrated daily journal with young readers. Drawing daily is a relaxing and reassuring way to express yourself, as well as a practical way to hone art and observation skills and creativity. The book will also function as a time capsule, enabling kids to look back on their memories and feelings, as well as having a visual representation of their developing artistic abilities. Adapted from the adult book with simplified text, kid-friendly art and prompts, and a built-in journal for kids to apply everything they've learned and create their own keepsake, Baker's signature illustrations inspire and demonstrate art techniques. With recommendations for materials, practice exercises, and ideas for inspiration, a budding artist could hardly wish for anything more.

The Artful Parent

The Artful Parent
Author: Jean Van't Hul
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1611807204

Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

Children Draw

Children Draw
Author: Marilyn JS Goodman
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-09-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1789140161

Children Draw is a concise, richly illustrated book, aimed at parents, teachers, and caretakers, that explores why children draw and the meaning and value of drawing for youngsters—from toddlers aged two to pre-adolescents aged twelve. Informed by psychology and practical teaching with children, it guides readers through the progressive stages and characteristics of drawing development as children grow and change mentally, physically, socially, emotionally, and creatively. It offers parents tips about encouraging children to express their ideas visually, age-appropriate art materials, workspaces, and different media, as well as suggestions for making an art museum visit more meaningful—not to mention more fun—for both parents and kids. Packed with many delightful examples of children’s art, Children Draw is an essential book for parents interested in their child’s art activities.

Living Art Lessons

Living Art Lessons
Author: Savannah Barclay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781683441885

Observe the seven elements of art:linesshapescolorvaluetextureformspaceALL around you in this complete, easy-to-use, year-long program. The course includes helpful supply lists, step-by-step instructions, and photos of the process and completed projects. Students will explore creations made from clay, watercolor, tempera, markers, colored pencils, and household items as they:Explore the seven elements through a variety of fun and engaging activities and projects.Discover and experiment with primary, secondary, tertiary colors; perspective, shading, shadows, dimensions, and more.Learn about seven famous artists and then "re-create" their style as you develop your own!

Scavenger Art

Scavenger Art
Author: Lexi Rees
Publisher:
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2020-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781913799045

A unique art-based activity book for children with 52 challenges designed to encourage curious minds spark creativity practice mindfulness develop drawing skills

The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling

The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling
Author: Emilie Lygren
Publisher: Heyday Books
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2016
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781597143158

In straightforward text complemented by step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques.

My Very Own Writing & Drawing Journal for Kids - 8x10

My Very Own Writing & Drawing Journal for Kids - 8x10
Author: Sandra K. Lance
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2017-05-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781547016570

Have you ever had trouble getting your kids to practice their writing? Do you love the art your kids doodle on paper but wish you had a better way to keep track of their pictures? You can do BOTH with this handy little Writing and Drawing Journal! Filled with 120 pages to track 4 months of progress, this book will make a wonderful keepsake for your child or grandchild. The pages include a large (but not too large!) area to draw and lines beneath to caption the art. The lines are fashioned in the HWT style to encourage proper letter formation without looking too much like a primary writing tablet. Great for beginning writers and older kids. Journals for kids, drawing journal, writing practice, home school supplies and resources

My Very Own Writing and Drawing Journal for Kids

My Very Own Writing and Drawing Journal for Kids
Author: Sandra K. Lance
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2017-04-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781545191996

Have you ever had trouble getting your kids to practice their writing? Do you love the art your kids doodle on paper but wish you had a better way to keep track of their pictures? You can do BOTH with this handy little Writing and Drawing Journal! Filled with 120 pages to track 4 months of progress, this book will make a wonderful keepsake for your child or grandchild. The pages include a large (but not too large!) area to draw and lines beneath to caption the art. The lines are fashioned in the HWT style to encourage proper letter formation without looking too much like a primary writing tablet. Great for beginning writers and older kids.