Art Ideas

by Fiona Watt, Amanda Barlow (Contributor), Non Figg (Contributor)

Offers creative ideas for all kinds of art projects and teaches about brushes, papers, special effects, and using different paints, pastels, inks, crayons, and other media.

Genres: Art, Childrens, Nonfiction, Crafts

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books.
Fiona graduated from Exeter University with a B.Ed. (Hons.), specialising in Psychology and Art and Design. After university she worked as a researcher and writer for a company which published educational material for places where children went on school visits (zoos, museums, stately homes etc). She then taught seven, eight, and nine year olds for five years; three years at a state school in Sevenoaks in Kent, and two years at The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.

Having joined Usborne in 1989, Fiona became an editorial director in 2003, largely responsible for writing baby and novelty books, as well as art and activity titles. She has written over 100 titles for Usborne Publishing, perhaps most notably the, ‘That’s not my ….‘ touchy-feely series.

Reviews

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a lovely little book, bursting with ideas and inspiration for many different art mediums. It's ideal for art and crafts clubs for children and adults alike. There is something for beginner artists of all ages and ideas to explore as your confidence grows.

[Sushma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to follow the guidelines in learning art for the beginners

[Julia Katic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting ideas

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it is a good overview of different mediums: acrylic, watercolor, oil pastels, wax crayons, ink, glue pictures, printing, etc. Basic tips, ideas, etc.