tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post8076906906148470218..comments2023-11-03T09:13:06.250+00:00Comments on The Philosophy of Lists: Art ideas for older childrenThe List Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294796749818923293noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-18792903534894213972012-01-23T13:35:42.490+00:002012-01-23T13:35:42.490+00:00Sorry I'm late reading this post - but it'...Sorry I'm late reading this post - but it's such a good one! Fred is particularly keen on art at the moment - especially as his teacher this year is very arty and runs a sketch club which is the highlight of his week. He has always been quite good at copying pictures - I remember when he was tiny and Daisy was first writing with some drawings and he did really good imitations because to Locket Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689704503844595835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-33303736544725052592012-01-23T13:33:03.694+00:002012-01-23T13:33:03.694+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Locket Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689704503844595835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-4658797400019807932012-01-11T18:06:46.535+00:002012-01-11T18:06:46.535+00:00I've been thinking about this for a few days, ...I've been thinking about this for a few days, and had a look through my shelves to see if there was anything I could recommend, and there are a few books that I think would help to introduce some wider concepts.<br />Published in the 1990s, they are available used via Amazon. EYEWITNESS ART and EYEWITNESS GUIDES, they cover subjects like watercolour, sculpture, costume, perspective and the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-73302118194133595802012-01-07T23:34:59.729+00:002012-01-07T23:34:59.729+00:00What a wonderful post Nancy. I appreciate the time...What a wonderful post Nancy. I appreciate the time you took to put this list together. I shall be referring back to it for ideas for my girls. I wish I could add to it but you've included our favorites already.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211488396837926356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-68185267635573654592012-01-07T18:42:27.982+00:002012-01-07T18:42:27.982+00:00My elder daughter has been after that bubble writi...My elder daughter has been after that bubble writing book, and I am a big fan of Ed Emberley - thanks Nancy, I really enjoyed this post, and you've given me some ideas!dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-35150423516456681402012-01-07T15:39:38.730+00:002012-01-07T15:39:38.730+00:00Just saw this book on amazon.co.uk called Art Lab...Just saw this book on amazon.co.uk called Art Lab for Kids by Susan Schwake due out in March. I think it looks really good and would like it myself! It contains printmaking and mixed media as well as drawing and painting. Hope this helps!Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-59458300912236149332012-01-07T12:34:16.822+00:002012-01-07T12:34:16.822+00:00Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain really insp...Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain really inspired me when I was 12 or so. I loved learning how to draw what I see and I still use its techniques many years later. I believe there is a new edition out too!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381204473168533313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-59626723688966964072012-01-07T12:01:58.209+00:002012-01-07T12:01:58.209+00:00I saw a great book (link below) in an art gallery ...I saw a great book (link below) in an art gallery recently - I have plans for it. I do agree - there are so many ideas out there for younger children; all the children's art websites I used to read have been outgrown now. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Big-Idea-Activities-Adventures/dp/0823099989/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1325937425&sr=8-3<br /><br />We have some Klutz books, including The Coffee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686044352290845905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-68946218504477248222012-01-07T08:58:31.750+00:002012-01-07T08:58:31.750+00:00another calvin and hobbes fan here! also captain u...another calvin and hobbes fan here! also captain underpants for cartoon inspiration and more recently diary of a wimpy kid figures. Miss K meanwhile draws penguins, nothing else....driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-74070899071724515602012-01-07T08:06:22.766+00:002012-01-07T08:06:22.766+00:00Thanks for these recommendations. My youngest, Fab...Thanks for these recommendations. My youngest, Fabien (going on 12) has always loved drawing and whilst he has no particular talent I want to encourage him to keep going. <br /><br />I keep him supplied with all the sketch pads and pencils and things he needs but he's at the age where fresh inspiration is welcome. He loves doing cartoons - I must introduce him to Calvin and Hobbes. He'll Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257653410136495378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-82716185298615795272012-01-06T20:45:08.055+00:002012-01-06T20:45:08.055+00:00Hello x all 4 of ours love drawing etc & they ...Hello x all 4 of ours love drawing etc & they have a set of Caran D'Ache pencils that were my Dads that they use all the time. R has a book called You Can Draw http://amzn.to/ywdLPg that we got in a book shop called The Works for about £8 it's probably a little bit old for him, TBH but he has a go & the girls like it. They also do a girly version in store but couldn't find it Janine Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15123434859226313260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046181023746143524.post-36963010458308207102012-01-06T20:42:03.380+00:002012-01-06T20:42:03.380+00:00I found your blog after someone re-tweeted your pl...I found your blog after someone re-tweeted your plea for art books for older children!<br />My girls are now 14 and 17 - they've both loved doing arty and crafty things with me as they grew up, I'm so lucky.<br />It's harder now - what with exams and teen friends to be with, we don't all craft so much together.<br />I have an idea to start some arty/crafty workshops for teens thisAbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367192103774079699noreply@blogger.com