This Book Thinks You’re An Artist

Being an artist is as simple as creating art, Amson-Bradshaw suggests in this hands-on creativity book, the third in a series. Chapters introduce concepts and techniques in approachable ways, with activities devoted to observing objects, creating images that demonstrate perspective and depth, and filling in shades on a color wheel. Some activities—such as writing a “futurist sound poem,” drawing up a manifesto, and playing a game of exquisite corpse—offer nods to modern art movements. Russell integrates original illustrations with samples of classic art objects, presenting a visually engrossing template for readers’ own work. Ages 7–13. [em](Aug.) [/em]