Draw Paint Print like the Great Artists

by Marion Deuchars

In this imaginative new activity book, Marion Deuchars makes learning about art fun. Young readers are introduced to more than thirty great artists, then encouraged to try out the techniques that lie behind their greatest works.

Short and accessible facts about each artist's life and works are followed by creative projects that Marion has devised based on the artist's particular techniques.

Take your pencil for a walk in the spirit of Paul Klee, experiment with color like Joan Miró, or create your own surrealist-inspired artwork.

Genres: Art, Design, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2014

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marion Deuchars has done it again. In 2011 I reviewed her book Let’s Make Some Great Art (review here) and it was a unique book which made me squeal with delight when I peeled open its pages back then. In her latest book, Draw Paint Print Like the Great Artists, she reprises the original concept of inviting the reader (or in this case, the artist) to dabble their fingers into some paint and let loose in between the pages of her book.

Of course I still squealed all the same when I got her latest book (because it’s just so PRETTY!) You’d think that books that were meant for kids aged 8 – 12 wouldn’t have garnered the reaction I had, but still, there’s something to be said about books that make you all excited; you don’t see too many of them often enough.

In this book, Marion expanded on one of the themes of her first book – taking on inspirations from artists such as Klimt, Matisse, Warhol and Miró and coming out with creative prompts that allows to learn about the artists through play. While I noticed that there wasn’t a proper table of contents to show which artists were being featured, I was happy to find the list of artists at the back of the book, complete with a mini bio to boot! There’s 18 artists in all, so there’s a good variety of styles for you (or your little one) to try out.

I don’t think that this book is just suitable for kids however; as doing so would be a missed opportunity for other artists out there who are struggling with finding new ways of working. I think that this is a great book for any one at any age – whether you’re artistically inclined or not. Marion has done a wonderful job of making art accessible, using everyday language and humanising the artists featured that it makes one feel hopeful of being one themselves. And even if they don’t, at least they’ll have a great time exploring (or re-exploring) the world of art while they’re at it.

I made a flip-through of the book here: http://www.pikaland.com/2014/11/18/bo...

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was very cool and interactive. My favorite artists featured were Matisse and Frida Kahlo but the entire book was inspiring.

[茜茹 周 · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's great drawing book to teach the children art. Use greatest artists as examples are great ways to teach kids to think, instead of teach children or any person who wants to learn drawing draw what other people drew.

The aim of drawing should always be having fun and learn the basic words of drawing and create our own style. This book has done a great job and you can see the organized thoughts of authors delivered.

I'd love to recommend this book to moms who are home schooling their kids art or any one who wants to start to learn drawing in the first place.

[žuli · Rating 5 out of 5]

usefull and "handsome" book