Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.
Each project in this colorful, attractive compendium of art
projects begins with a particular work of art, from paintings by
artists such as Degas, Klee, and O'Keeffe to a Calder mobile, a
print by Hokusai, and a bark painting by Australian Aboriginal
artist Johnny Bulunbulun. Following a double-page spread carrying a
picture of the art as well as information about the work and its
creator, the next spread shows readers how to create a piece of art
inspired by an idea or technique in that section. Throughout the
book, the excellent presentation of the projects makes them seem
not only possible to complete but also worth doing. Illustrated
step-by-step, the instructions are clearly written and practical,
while not too narrowly focused on achieving a specific result in
terms of design. This fine book will encourage art-minded children
to try new ideas and new media while looking to the past for
inspiration.
*Carolyn Phelan American Library Association Booklist*
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