Great American Artists for Kids: Hands-on Art Experiences in the Styles of Great American Masters - Brossura

Great Words From Great People

"Just seeing this book is a thrill. It shows art at
its fullest and liveliest and brings out and
inspires the would-be artist in all of us! The
spirit of creativity streams off its pages.What a
gift the authors have given student and
teacher, child and adult alike, and indeed art
itself. Looking at the book makes me want to
rush into the studio and paint!"
~Joseph Raffael
American artist

"Among many other emphases, "Great
American Artists for Kids" focuses children
on the delight of putting one color directly next
to or on top of another color, as opposed to
filling in black outlines which normally occur in
conventional coloring books."
~Wolf Kahn
New York, NY
American artist

"As a Museum Curator of Education who
believes in making art, art history and artists
come alive, it is rare to find such an amazing
resource. Everything about "Great American
Artists for Kids" is a fun and very creative
educational experience. I think this book is
something every person, young and old, who
values and is interested in art and creativity
must have. I will be using this book for
inspiration."
~ Lucy Perera-Adams
Curator of Education
Harwood Museum of Art / Taos

"Thank you for the opportunity to view your
new book, "Great American Artists for Kids".
What a wonderful learning tool for children
and adults alike.Very well done!"
~ Carrie Rodamaker,
Programs Director,
Frank Lloyd Wright /
Taliesin Preservation Inc.
Spring Green,Wisconsin

" "Great American Artists for Kids" is an
inspiration to those with no art history
experience as well as seasoned educators
looking for a new touch on open-ended art
lessons for kids of all abilities. Every library,
home, school, and museum will find it a
valuable resource. Follow history while exploring
hands-on art. The value of owning this book?
Priceless!"
~ Diane Keen
K-12 Art Educator

"Art is an essential element in the education of
children, and this full-color book provides the
inspiration that every teacher or parent needs
to encourage young artists to create in a
personal way.The range of American artists
and techniques covered in "Great American
Artists for Kids" provides all the information
needed to begin creating art today. This book
is a treasure!"
~ Dr. Rebecca Isbell
Director of the Center of
Excellence in Early Childhood
Learning and Development,
East Tennessee State University

" "Great American Artists for Kids" is ideal for
home-schoolers who want a solid art
foundation with American art appreciation in
one single colorful swoop.The activities are
unique, clear, and use accessible materials. I
especially like that it takes very young artists
into account. I couldn’t ask for a better
homeschooling book for providing creative art."
~ Brandy Bergenstock
Homeschool Educator,Virginia

"The Morse Museum of American Art is very
pleased that Tiffany has been included in this
children’s creative art activity book as one of
America’s great artists. "Great American
Artists for Kids" will provide wonderful
opportunities for children to experience not
only Tiffany’s techniques, but also the styles of
other great American artists."
~ Ava Maxwell
The Charles Hosmer Morse
Museum of American Art
Winter Park, Florida

"I have taught for over 23 years and have
never seen such a comprehensive, all encompassing,
important and fun resource for children
and parents alike. "Great American
Artists for Kids" is a remarkable
masterpiece and a must-have!” It should be
required for aspiring art teachers and history
majors in every college around the world."
~ Faye Barber-Floyd
Art Teacher, Wisconsin

"The arts, whether performing or visual, are
essential to a child’s learning process. "Great
American Artists for Kids" not only
introduces the American Masters to children, it
also makes connections by including their
works. Artistic production is very subjective.Too
often viewers do not understand what it is
they are seeing. This book will help nurture
young viewers to new ways of seeing and
thinking.Thank you for sharing this wonderful
book with me."
~ Patricia Relay, Administrator
Washington Art Consortium
Bellingham, Washington

MaryAnn F. Kohl is the award-winning author of Discovering Great Artists, First Art, and Preschool Art. She lives in Bellingham, Washington. Kim Solga is the owner of KidsArt, a mail-order art supplies catalog for teachers and parents, and is the author of Draw!, Make Prints!, and Paint! She lives in Mt. Shasta, California.