Art Around the World – KidsArt.com

Origami Paper Kimono Prints

kim solga — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:13:16 +0000

A set of 36 sheets of origami paper 5-7/8" square...printed in an assortment of traditional Japanese kimono fabric and folk art designs. Adds a beautiful oriental look to origami projects. These oriental papers are made expressly for the art of paper folding.

Origami Paper Assorted Colors

kim solga — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:09:19 +0000

The art of paper folding has been enjoyed for over one thousand years and keeps increasing in popularity. This set contains 55 sheets of sturdy, thin, shiny, brightly colored origami papers in assorted sizes...4-1/2" squares, 5-1/8" squares and 8" squares...and assorted brilliant colors. These oriental papers are made expressly for the art of paper folding.

Color Book of Indians of the Southwest

kim solga — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:45:28 +0000

The art of the Navajo, Apache and Pima tribes of the American Southwest is presented with information, stories and myths on heavy paper for kids (or adults) to color with crayon, marker or paint. This delightful coloring book brings the history and legends of Native Americans into the hands of students, as they decorate, cut out and use in projects and dioramas, and learn about traditional Native American culture by coloring and studying the authentic art of the time. Myths of the Navajo, Apache & Pima, by Drs. Olin & Dutton, two of the researchers most experienced in sorting out the amazing stories and myths of these peoples. This book will delight you.

Color Book of Indians of the Northwest

kim solga — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:40:39 +0000

The art of the Haida, one of the tribes of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest, is presented with information and stories on heavy paper for kids (or adults) to color with crayon, marker or paint. This delightful coloring book brings the history and legends of the Haida into the hands of students, as they decorate, cut out and use in projects and dioramas, and learn about traditional Native American culture by coloring and studying the authentic art of the time. The great stories of the Haida Indians are told by Dr. Reid, wife of a great Indian artist. The complicated tales of Raven, Eagle, Bear, etc., are unfolded; the art is magnificent!

Color Books of African Kingdoms

kim solga — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:36:54 +0000

This two book set also features drawings of the glorious bronze and terracotta figures of the kingdom of Ife in the 11th through 15th centuries, with their great Onis (kings) and high ladies of the court.

Chinese Brush Painting Kit

kim solga — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:56:39 +0000

Aspiring artists will find everything they need for their journey into traditional Asian brush painting, including:

32-page instructional guidebook
an ink stick, an ink stone
two Chinese paintbrushes
watercolor paper
a ceramic mixing palette
and seven 6cc tubes of watercolor in lemon yellow, burnt sienna, brilliant red, magenta, ultramarine, pthalo blue and white

The instruction book features lessons from artist Lucy Wang, who guides readers through a range of step-by-step projects, from traditional bird-and-flower paintings to a landscape and a figure. Instructions are in both English and Spanish.

Sumi-E Painting Book

kim solga — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:46:09 +0000

This beginner's book introduces students to the art of oriental brush painting...the traditional style of painting done with ink, brush and water. The excellent instuructions introduce the traditional tools, the basic techniques of how to hold the brush and create shaped brushstrokes, and fine details such as ink gradation and drawing with the brush. Lessons show you how to paint rocks and landscape, trees, blossoms and bamboo in Sumi-e style.

KidsArt Folk Art and Crafts Set of 5 Paperback Booklets

kim solga — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:56:23 +0000

Click each title for more information on that booklet.
All KidsArt art teaching units bring you 16 reproducible pages of hands-on art activities. The projects are simple, innovative and easy to use in home or classroom settings. Pages can be photocopied, or scanned and printed, to provide a worksheet for each student.

Included are: KidsArt Winslow Homer, KidsArt Clay, KidsArt Animals, KidsArt Arts of Africa and KidsArt Northwest Native Art.

Because the art teaching activities are open-ended, emphasizing the art process rather than a specific product or end result, the KidsArt Booklets can be used (and reused) with children different ages and stages of development, from preschool through middle school.

KidsArt American Folk Art Paperback Booklet

kim solga — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:42:27 +0000

Creative activities for children with traditional American folk art projects, including US and Canadian fish decoys, quilts, dolls, basketry, beads, American Native designs and much more:

Make replica fish decoys
Traditional clothespin dolls
Dried apple faces
Wild grass basket making
Mimbres Indian designs
Edward Hicks and allegory paintings of the 1800s
Quiltmaking…and lots more

Mexican Folk Art Coloring Book

kim solga — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:24:02 +0000

Charming line drawings of authentic native art–rich in beauty and originality–depict…

a Mixtec circular design from an incised gourd rattle
religious figures from a Metepec ceramic candlestick
images of jaguars taken from a lacquered chest from Guerrero
and many more charming designs

An exciting challenge for coloring book enthusiasts, these 30 eye-catching illustrations will also inspire artists, designers, and craftspeople. 8-1/4″ by 11″ size, 30 pages.

Kids can color all the fine drawings with their own choice of color, pattern and texture, and learn about world cultures as they have fun. Captions identify each image. The covers show 10 of the images in full color, giving kids an idea of the traditional color combinations.