In the Paint

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Basketball star Patrick Ewing introduces kids to the basics of painting in clear, engaging text designed to stimulate children's creativity . Extensive use of children's artwork as illustrations encourages readers to find subjects for art in their own lives. A helpful guide for parents and teachers supports the book's goals. Grade 2-5-An art educator teams up with an NBA star to expose young children to the joys of learning to paint. This well-organized, how-to manual takes budding artists through a step-by-step process geared toward teaching them various techniques and to opening their minds to the unending possibilities of the art form. Beginning with Ewing's introductory remarks in which he explains his continuing interest in art, the guide is arranged into five topic areas, color coded and indexed for easy reference and covering everything from acquiring basic supplies and experimenting with different techniques to suggesting ideas intended to spark the imagination. \"Tips for Parents and Teachers\" round out the text. Information and instructions are given in simple, straightforward language. \"Patrick Says...\" quotes appear throughout, adding practical hints. The text speaks to a variety of economic levels and gives easy, homemade alternatives to costly art supplies. The book is full of colorful photographs and excellent-quality reproductions of paintings done by boys and girls ages 7-10, accompanied by their own explanations of their work. Similar in scope to Judy Martin's Painting and Drawing (Millbrook, 1993), this title will be a useful addition to art collections.
60 colour illustrations

ISBN: 9780789205421
Author: EWING PATRICK & LOUIS LINDA L
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 19/11/1998
RRP: $36.25
Pages: 64
Dimension: 229mm X 229mm
Imprint: Abbeville Press