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Art Books - For Both Children and Grownups
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items I love collecting books, but to be honest I do not read them like I used to. I hope to change that and share with you the books I love and the books my grandchildren love.
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Art Books
Art History Books
Kid's Art Books & Art Activities
Art Books
I collect art books. I have many. I have read some, but not others. I think part of it is I love just having them on my shelf. It makes me feel happy. But here are some that I do have and have read.
One of the fundamentals in drawing is learning how to draw the human figure. How to measure proportions and draw hair. Here are some books that will assit in learning how to do so.
Human Figure Drawing: A Step-By-Step Guide
Karen Campbell is a self-tought artist who has mastered the art of drawing the human face. She is fun and informative. You should also check out her youtube channels. Just type in “Karne Campbell” in the YouTube search bar.
Karen Campbell: Find Your Style
A fundamental part of being an artists are art hobbyist is understanding drawing and form and shape. I try to practice every day. Some days are better drawing days than others.
Drawing Techniques Books
Discover techneques using different media. This is my main focus in my own artwork.
Mixed-Media Techniques eBooks
As a creative, this is a must read. I have read it twice and I have gained so much from it. Some parts of my pieces have been “stolen”. We all do it, we just need to do it properly.
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told
Art History Books
Art history is important. It helps us understand the cultural, social, and technological contexts of different periods through the lens of artistic expression. By studying art, we gain insights into the values and beliefs of past civilizations, as we...
Vincent van Gogh is an important of art history due to his revolutionary contributions to modern art, particularly through his expressive use of color and emotional depth, which laid the groundwork for movements like Expressionism and Fauvism. His li...
The Letters of Vincent van Gogh: A Critical Study
Vincent Van Gogh still has a huge impact on the world of art. Art schools still teach his style and techniques. His use of expressive colors and bruch strokes. When learning art for one's self, Van Gogh should be at the top of your list of Old Master...
All books - Van Gogh Museum shop
The world must know Leonardo da Vinci. He brought so much wisdom, art, inventions and knowledge to the world. Adults as well as kids should be vastly curious, amazed, and intrigued by this Old Master.
Leonardo Da Vinci: Books
One of the greatest artists in history. If we want to paint like an artist, we need to study the greats.
Monet. The Triumph of Impressionism
One book - 100s of art history artists.
History of Art Barnes & Nobles Hardcover Book
Kid's Art Books & Art Activities
Lets teach our children about the great artists of the past and enrich their minds by reading, learning and painting along with the greats.
There are not too many folks who did not love Bob Ross. The soft spoken, squirrel loving landscape oil painter was a big part of my kids' life growing up. I very often would have him on T.V. in the background. Here kids can learn about the greatest t...
This Is Your World: The Story of Bob Ross
Here kids and interact and paint right along with one of the greats of our time, Bob Ross. He brought peace, joy, paintings and “happy little trees” to the world.
Bob Ross by the Numbers
When introducing art history to children, Leonardo da Vinci should be at the top of the list. He changed the world is so many ways and brought us the Mona Lisa. All generations to come should know or be familiar with da Vinci.
Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities
When kids learn how to draw, they learn how to see and turn on their creative imagination.
Drawing - Kids Books
Kids create, make and discover while sparking a lifelong love of learning!
Green Kid Crafts