Art Resources

Books:

Most of these books should be available at your local or school library and for purchase at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

  • "Getting to know the world's greatest artists" series by Mike Venezia (ALSO available in DVD format):

For the younger students who are starting art lessons. Especially for those who fear of making mistakes because there are no mistakes in art!

  • The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
  • Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg


  • "Katie" series by James Mayhew

For older kids who are interested in learning more about different artists and their styles refer to these books by Prestel Publishing

  • 13 Artists Children Should Know
  • 13 Paintings Children Should Know
  • 13 Art Techniques Children Should Know

TEACHING TOOLS:

Slideshow presentions:

Art Theory extras