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Art
Adventures At Home
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Art
Adventures at Home Level 1 Gr. K-8
By Pattye Carlson / At Home Publications
Art Adventures at Home is a complete art curriculum for parents of
children in grades K-8. This volume, Level 1, contains over 100
step-by-step lessons that cover the foundations of art, written for
children in grades K-2 (or older children without previous art
experience). These lessons present the basic elements of art (line,
shape, form, color, and texture) in five different units: drawing,
printmaking, painting, sculpture, and crafts. Your child will enjoy
many interesting projects, such as clay animals, pinch pots,
portraits, vegetable prints, finger painting, and more! |
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Art
Adventures at Home Level 2 Gr. K-8
By M. Jean Soyke / At Home Publications
"Art
Adventures at Home" is a total art curriculum for children in
the elementary grades. The curriculum section of each book presents
a three-year art program, with 35 lessons per year. This volume,
Level 2, contains lessons that cover the foundations of art, written
for children in grades 3-5. These lessons present the basic elements
of art (line, shape, form, color, and texture) in five different
units: drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and crafts. All of
the objectives for each level are presented in the first year, while
activities in the second and third years reinforce the concepts
already introduced. 154 pages with index and glossary. |
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Art
Adventures at Home: A Curriculum Guide for Home Schools Level 3
By Pattye Carlson / At Home Publications
"Art Adventures at Home" is a total art curriculum for
children in the elementary grades. The curriculum section of each
book presents a three-year art program, with 35 lessons per year.
The third volume, "Level 3: Advanced Level," can be used
for middle-school students or as a one credit course for high-school
students. All of the objectives for each level are presented in the
first year, while activities in the second and third years reinforce
the concepts already introduced. Softcover, 156 pages. |
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Masterpak:
Set of 40 Art Reproductions for Use with Art Adventures at Home
By At Home Publications
This
collection of reproductions is intended for use for the Art
Adventures at Home curriculum. Reproductions are printed on
8" x 5.5" glossy sheets of paper, with most art
reproductions in full color and photographs of famous architecture
in black and white. Some pictures (for example Christina's World and
Georgia O'Keefe's Black Iris are shown in Black and White as well).
Each image has the artist, title and applicable dates listed as
well. A chart shows the lessons for which each reproduction can be
used. 40 reproductions for all Adventure Art levels. |
Barry
Stebbing
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God
& the History of Art Revised
By Barry Stebbing / How Great Thou Art
Art
historian Sister Wendy Beckett once said, "Looking at art is
one way of listening to God." As your children journey through
this 5-year curriculum, they're sure to hear God's voice along the
way. More than 250 lessons blend art history with hands-on
instruction in drawing and painting---and feature illustrations by
homeschoolers. Includes 35 paint cards. Ages 10 and up. 454
reproducible pages, softcover. |
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Lamb's
Book of Art Pack, Revised
By Barry Stebbing / How Great Thou Art
Includes teacher's book and volume one and two.
This delightful introduction to art for ages 8 to 13 covers color
theory, drawing, anatomy, perspective, nature studies, portraits,
cartooning, lettering, creative writing, and more in a one year
curriculum. Lessons can be done directly in the book, which includes
a sketchbook in back of the text. |
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How Great Thou Art I: An Inspirational Approach to Drawing, Revised
By Barry Stebbing / How Great Thou Art
This conversational drawing-book combines casual text, simple lessons and quotes for the great artists for a fantastic introduction to drawing. Starting with the basics--"Draw lines, young man, draw lines!"--and incrementally growing towards the advanced--copying the masters and creating portait studies--students will learn about the steps it takes in order to become a truly good artist, as well as those who've already achieved such a distinction. Illustrations at each step of the way provide visual examples of the textual instructions. 116 pages, softcover with a blank "Sketchbook" included in the back. Five pen & ink cards are also included. Ages 13 & up. Supplies that are recommended to be purchased separately include: a drawing pencil set, an ultra fine black pen, calligraphy pen, pencil sharpener & a kneaded eraser.
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How Great Thou Art II: An Inspirational Approach to Drawing, Revised
By Barry Stebbing / How Great Thou Art
This conversational drawing-book combines casual text, simple lessons, scripture and artist quotations in a fantastic continuation of drawing instruction. Designed to follow How Great Thou Art Volume 1, this book can nevertheless be done as a separate course, as some of the lessons from the first will be reviewed. Starting with basics of ellipses and lines, students will discover how to draw anatomy, nature, still lifes, lettering, automobiles and various other interesting drawing studies. Illustrations at each step of the way provide visual examples of the instructions. 113 pages, softcover with a blank "Sketchbook" included in the back. Ages 13 & up; 85 lessons. Four pen and ink cards are also included.
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Jon Gnagy
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Jon
Gnagy Learn to Draw Kit
By Martin F. Weber Co.
The perfect item for
those wanting to explore their inner artist, but aren't quite sure
how to get started, Jon Gnagy created this art kit with just such a
predicament in mind. Designed for ages 8 and up, Gnagy's book takes
you through the basic elements of line, shape, form, shading,
composition, perspective, and coaches you step by step through
drawing entire scenes. This kit includes everything needed to start
drawing, including a 64 page instructional book, sketching paper, 3
regular and 1 carbon pencil, 3 sketching chalks, kneaded eraser,
shading stomp, sandpaper sharpener and laptop drawing surface. |
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Jon
Gnagy Art Studio Set
By Martin F. Weber Co.
For the beginning
artist who still wants to produce legitimate art, this kit contains
the perfect tools. It contains everything needed to create
watercolor, oil pastel and sketch drawings, and three different
instruction sets for each method. Jon Gnagy's 64 page guide
"Learn to Draw" gives you step by step instructions for
drawing black and white pictures; it also covers the basics of
perspective, realism, shading and other skills needed in any
artistic discipline. Two full color fold-outs are also included with
instructions particular to watercolors and oil pastels, including
blending, neutralizing, measuring and various other techniques.
Recommended for ages 8-adult.
All together, kit includes: 16 tray watercolors,12 oil pastels, 3
artist's sketching pencils, 3 sketching chalks, 16 x 10.5"
sheets of sketching paper, sharpener, kneaded eraser, blending
stomp, sandpaper, watercolor brush, "Learn to Draw"
instruction book2, instructional fold-outs |
Artistic
Pursuits
Allow your students' artistic sides flourish with Artistic Pursuits'
friendly grade-appropriate work texts. Requiring no expertise or
experience, students will gain a complete overview of art, from artist's
perspectives to techniques to appreciation. Fine art prints are included
in each book, allowing students to view the great works of art in depth,
studying them for common principles to apply to their own art projects.
Assignments help develop artistic perspectives through observation,
composition, and real, applicable art projects.
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Artistic
Pursuits, Introduction to the Visual Arts, Gr. K-3 Book 1
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc
Books
K-3 provide a thorough introduction to art from history to the
modern era.
In Book One, students will explore what artists do, what
artists see and where we find art. These areas will provide them
with a foundation in the imagination needed for art, basic elements
of composition, and ancient art. 78 pages, comb-binding; plastic
protector cover included. Grades k-3.
This new edition now contains 32 instead of 24 chapters, and new,
one-page lessons are designed to give students even more
opportunities to learn and create. 17 fine art prints included.
Pages are NOT reproducible. |
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Artistic
Pursuits, Modern Painting & Sculpture, Grades K-3, Book 3
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc
In
Book Three, students will learn about modern painting and
sculpture from Impressionism to the Modern Art period. How to view
abstract works in the terms of color, line and space is emphasized,
as well as how realistic works tell an understandable story. 81
pages with comb-binding and plastic protector cover. Grades K-3.
This new edition now contains 32 instead of 24 chapters, and new,
one-page lessons are designed to give students even more
opportunities to learn and create. 19 fine art prints included.
Pages are NOT reproducible. |
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Artistic
Pursuits, Color & Composition, Grades 4-6, Book 2
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc
Book
2 focuses on the various elements of color and composition,
including points of view, emphasis using color and value, shades,
tinting, balance and more. 68 pages, comb-binding with plastic
protector cover. Pages are NOT reproducible. Grades 4-6. 14 fine art
prints featuring American Art are included. This revised edition
features include sharper images, more illustrations on drawing
techniques, and special projects in scratch art, silhouette, 3-D
collage, and mobiles. |
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Artistic
Pursuits, Elements of Art & Composition, Jr. High, Book 1
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc
Jr.
High books are designed to involve the student in the creative
process while developing observational skills.
Book 1 focuses on the elements of art such as space, line,
texture, shape, form, value, balance, symmetry, depth, perspective
and proportion. 68 pages; comb-binding with plastic protector cover.
Pages are NOT reproducible. Jr. High. 15 fine art prints are
included. This revised edition features sharper images, new
information on contour drawing in Book 1, including special projects
in wire sculpture and mobiles. |
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Artistic
Pursuits, Color & Composition, Junior High, Book 2
By Brenda Ellis / Artistic Pursuits Inc
Book
2 focuses on color theory and how to use it with dry media such
as soft or hard pastels and oil pastels. 69 pages; comb-binding with
plastic protector sheet. Pages are NOT reproducible. 16 fine art
reproductions included. Jr. High level. This revised edition
features sharper images and all new information on oil pastels as
well as more complete information on pastel use. |
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