technique

Explains what perspective is and how it is used in art. Supplies visual examples of perspective in art and steps one can use while learning to draw in perspective.

Explains what patterns and textures are in art, where they may be found in nature, and how they are used by artists.

Describes lines, shading, and tones in art; discusses the use of different kinds of lines to depict movement; and presents examples by famous artists, including the Futurists.

Explains what primary and secondary colors are and discusses the ways artists use color to express mood, providing famous examples.

Provides techniques and advice on painting with watercolors and suggests several projects to try.

Provides techniques and advice on painting with tempera and suggests several projects to try.

Provides techniques and advice on drawing with marking pens, and suggests several projects to try.

Describes the various effects that can be achieved by creating art with charcoal and pastels and provides instructions for selecting and using the appropriate supplies.

Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing fairies, including rainbow, ballet, garden, heart, and sugarplum varieties.

Presents an introduction to making art, in simple text with illustrations, including information on drawing, painting, collage, pottery, weaving, and origami.