Color Our World
While on assignment to create a mural for the Dawes, Wyoming Post Office, painter Val Welch finds himself entranced by his hosts, John and Eve Long, but when Eve flees with a valuable painting, John recruits Val to track her down.
"A lively celebration of self-expression and a bolstering invitation to advocate for your special uniqueness. The unnamed and non-gendered narrator shows us that colors are simply part of our natural world. No bit of the spectrum--from pink and blue to scarlet and chartreuse--is meant to be claimed by any one gender or being or culture. Color is not something that can be right or wrong, or better or worse"--Amazon.
In The New Colored Pencil, artist and instructor Kristy Ann Kutch guides you through the latest developments in color drawing media with examples of and recommendations for the newest pencil brands, drawing surfaces, and groundbreaking techniques (including using the Grid Method, grating pigments, blending with heat, and more). Whether you use traditional wax-based, or watercolor colored pencils, The New Colored Pencil will take your art to the next level.
"Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway"--
"Alternating between his perilous hunt for the Lost Van Gogh, and the glamorous life John Decker remade for himself after serving time for forgery, this intricately woven historical thriller follows Luke Perrone as he unearths several mysteries best left untouched as he gets closer to the truth"--
A best-selling, Pulitzer Prize finalist examines the criminal biography of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, focusing on separating fact from fiction in the story of what is not only the most famous art heist in history, but which is the single most famous theft of all time.
Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography and templates, this easy project guide carefully illustrates how to create twenty-six charming projects from paper and other household items. Organized alphabetically, fun-filled activities show kids how to create giraffes, kites, owls, queens, trees, zebras and so much more!
"After her tribal village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, must flee to the safety of a refugee camp, where she finds hope, and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil, and the friendship and encouragement of a wise elder"--
The ultimate how-to guide to the essential botanical art techniques from the people who know it best, the American Society of Botanical Artists.
Learn to weave and braid fun and rugged outdoor accessories from colorful paracord. Contents: Paracord! How to make the best bracelets, lanyards, key chains, buckles, and more (book) – adjustable bracelet lacing jig – hemostat tool – curved pliers – scissors – flexible measuring tape – lighter for melting – project supplies (refill
A timely novel based on true events finds Sophie Scholl, a young German college student, teaming up with her brother and his fellow soldiers to form the White Rose, a non-violent resistance group that writes and distributes anonymous letters criticizing the Nazi regime.
Rainbow Fairies Rachel and Kirsty go through a garden maze in order to reach Fern, the green fairy.
Uncovering an ancient evil, Serafina, a mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea, searches for five other mermaid heroines who are scattered across the six seas, to save their hidden world.
"Temporary natural arrangements have captivated people across the world. Learn how a professional artist creates these outdoor installations, and get inspired to create your own with a detailed look at the outdoor world of artist James Brunt"--
A Vietnam War refugee in Texas partners with a city boy with rodeo dreams to track down the younger brother she was separated from six years before when he was evacuated by American troops during the waning days of the Vietnam War.
Tells the story of a unique museum, the small town it calls home, and the great risk, hope, and power of art to transform a desolate post-industrial city. MASS MoCA is the largest museum for contemporary art in the world, but just three decades before, its vast brick buildings were the abandoned relics of a massive shuttered factory. How did such a wildly improbable transformation come to be? A testament to tenacity and imagination, Museum Town traces the remarkable story of how a small rural Massachusetts town went from economic collapse to art mecca. Threaded with interviews of a diverse...
"For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than two hundred heists over nearly ten years-in museums and cathedrals all over Europe-Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who worked as his lookout, stole more than three hundred objects, until it all fell apart in spectacular fashion. In The Art Thief, Michael Finkel brings us into Breitwieser's strange and fascinating world. Unlike most thieves, he never stole for money, keeping all his treasures in a...
From prominent critic and biographer Blake Gopnik comes a compelling new portrait of America's first great collector of modern art, Albert Coombs Barnes. Raised in a Philadelphia slum shortly after the Civil War, Barnes rose to earn a medical degree and then made a fortune from a pioneering antiseptic treatment for newborns. Never losing sight of the working-class neighbors of his youth, Barnes became a ruthless advocate for their rights and needs. His vast art collection -- 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos -- was dedicated to enriching their cultural lives. A miner was more likely to get...
"Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create decorations, presents, keepsakes, and accessories with paper"--Provided by publisher.
With progression in mind, this master class will teach you the basic principles of painting and then inspire you to move on to new challenges and create masterpieces of your own. It explains which tools, materials, and methods should be used along the way, but lets you develop your artistic skills on your own terms rather than providing a series of steps to be followed.
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.
Presents advice for decorating with color which reflects personal taste and lifestyle choices, with thirteen chapters each devoted to a single color and anecdotes from the author's career as an interior designer.
"An inspiring collection of ideas and projects for encouraging an artistic spirit in children!Paint Lab for Kids features 52 fun, fresh, and kid-friendly art lessons that each explore a paint medium, technique, or effect. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs. Each sequence is accompanied by finished samples and variations as well as the inspiring work of a prominent artist. The projects can be used independently throughout the year or as a curriculum for hands-on art experiences. This is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community...
Use this tablet peripheral with any computer & art software to digitally paint, draw, and edit photos with natural pressure- and tilt-sensitive gestures Contents: Intuos Pro Medium drawing tablet ($300, includes digital pen, USB cable, and pen stand with nibs), case, kit tag
Using no special effects other than the reader's imagination, a series of dots multiplies, grows, or changes color by pressing, tilting, or blowing on the previous page.
"Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: his crayons have had enough! They quit! Beige Crayon is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown Crayon. Black wants to be used for more than just outlining. Blue needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking -- each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they...
Describes the essence of painting, from coming up with a creative idea to the many different processes of putting paint to canvas, emphasizing the importance of having fun while painting and the principle of universal art.
In this rhyming story, a young mouse makes her way around the world, introducing colors.
"Meet an incredible woman who broke down barriers throughout her whole life and is now known as one of the most preeminent painters of the 20th century. Told from the point of view of young Alma Thomas, readers can follow along as she grows into her discovery of the life-changing power of art"--
Suggests a series of projects drawing and painting in various media and making collages, rubbings, prints, and other works of art.
A young artist explains how she uses the materials provided by nature, as well as her imagination and creativity, to fuel her art.
"A bright, stylish, and practical guide to adding color to your life through home decor, fashion, art, and more to create joyful spaces that convey personal style, from the color enthusiast and DIY maven behind The Crafted Life"--
"Followed by a wolf, a huntsman, and a porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red embarks on a quest to find a magical cure for her ailing grandmother"--
While working at the Jeu de Paume Museum, Sophie, who fled Germany after witnessing the government-sanctioned burning of modern, "degenerate" art, steals looted masterpieces from the Nazis, replacing them with forgeries with the help of her sister-in-law, risking more than her life to keep these paintings safe.
On a rainy day, a young artist struggles to find inspiration--until she remembers all the things she loves that are black and white.
With over thirty projects, from wild chamomiles to forget-me-nots and roses, provides easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations for mastering the art of watercolor painting.
"In this book, early readers will learn about how rainbows form in the sky. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how raindrops refract light to form rainbows. A picture diagram shows how rainbows form from white light and make a spectrum, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about rainbows online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. How Do Rainbows Form? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. How Do Rainbows Form? is part of Jump!'s...
Introduces the life and work of Claude Monet, discussing his early years, life in London and various parts of France, and development as a painter.
In this accessible, kid-friendly introduction to the science of light, a young girl and her cat investigate the many fascinating aspects of light and how it works.
"A fascinating, revelatory portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its treasures by a former New Yorker staffer who spent a decade as a museum guard"--
"When there are only two crayons left at the art table, Sienna wonders how she can draw a special picture for her school's spring art show with dark brown and light brown until she recalls an early memory that gives her the inspiration she needs"--
This bilingual, bicultural book presents us with a beautiful vision of a planet in which nature, words and the rising and setting of the sun and the moon exist in harmony. Sumario en español: Este libro, bilingüe y bicultural, nos presenta el hermoso panorama de un planeta en el cual la naturaleza, las palabras, y la salida y puesta del sol y la luna coexisten en armonía.
"Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world's most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West"--
Three white mice who live on a piece of white paper so that the cat will not see them discover three jars of paint and nearly blow their camoflage.
Master colorwork knitting techniques with this comprehensive colorwork guide for beginners and advanced knitters alike.
A little girl discovers all sorts of artistic possibilities when she has to go a day without crayons.
"10 libros, 9 bloques, 8 platos. Es hora de recoger y ordenar... ¡y ayudar a Llama Llama a contar y guardar sus cosas!"-- "It's time to tidy up! Join Llama Llama as he helps his mama clean and count the mess he made. From 10 books to pick up, all the way to 1!"--
For two years, twelve-year-old Hazel has coped with her Mum's accidental death by overprotecting her sister and Mama, but when Mama reconnects with her first love, roles begin to shift.
The media spotlight is the last thing art thief and forger Sophie Williams needs. But when one of three long-missing royal portraits turns up in Germany at her best friend's art gallery, the spotlight is exactly what she gets. Then Sophie's best friend vanishes, and a rumor about hidden treasure connected to the paintings surfaces. Convinced that finding the other two portraits will lead to her friend, Sophie begins a twisty investigation that pits her against other ruthless treasure hunters, a handsome investigator who seems to dog her trail at every turn, and a mysterious group that offers help, wearing...
The Pantone Formula Guide is the worldwide standard for choosing and matching colors. Use this color matching tool to communicate and compare colors for logo designs, packaging, and signage, or just for inspiration. Contents: Pantone Formula Guide, Coated and Uncoated (two fan booklets) – zipper bag – kit tag – “Handle with Care” insert
"After the art programs are cut at his school, Dale Donavan recruits talented artists to create an after-school art club"--
Lan's last remnant of her mother--and the fallen Hin dynasty of her ancestors--is a symbol seared onto her wrist, which, if the mysterious boy she encounters is to be trusted, may be the key to freeing her people by mastering the ancient, forgotten art of practitioning.
Rainbow Fairies Rachel and Kirsty have trouble finding Sky, the blue fairy, at the beach.
"Enter The Madman's Gallery and discover an extraordinary, illustrated exhibition of the greatest curiosities from the global history of art, featuring one hundred magnificently eccentric antique paintings, engravings, illustrations, and sculptures, each with a fascinatingly bizarre story to tell"--
"A unique system for jump-starting artistic creativity, encouraging experimentation and growth, and increasing sales for artists of all levels, from novices to professionals. Too many artists find themselves in a frustrating rut: unable to sell paintings hanging in galleries, bogged down by projects they can't finish or abandon, and using any excuse to avoid working in the studio. Author Carol Marine was herself suffering from painter's block--until she discovered "daily painting." The idea is simple: do art (usually small) often (how often is up to the individual) and, if you desire, post it and sell it online. Today Marine is...
Babies and toddlers will love learning about the 10 most visited national parks in the US, which are filled with color!
Three teenagers find refuge from their unhappy home lives by meeting on an abandoned seaside pier, sharing jokes and secrets. Twenty-five years later, Louisa, a young artist, notices three tiny figures in the corner of a famous painting. Curious to learn how the painting came to be, she embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to the birthplace of the painting.
Presents an introduction to techniques used in color painting, discussing color theory, the color wheel, composition, and secondary and complementary colors, along with suggestions for painting projects that demonstrate these techniques.
Nemo is an art thief trapped in a New York penthouse after his heist doesn't go as planned. Locked inside with nothing but priceless works of art, he must use all his cunning and invention to survive.
When a diamond goes missing from the Louvre, it is up to nine-year-old Julieta to identify the thief, exonerate her father, and return home to Boston before her baby brother is born. Includes glossary of French and Spanish words and notes about the Regent Diamond, Athena, and works of art mentioned in the book.
A merry-go-round sends Rachel and Kirsty to a magical world. Did Heather, the violet fairy have anything to do with this?
Learn to play the guitar! Contents: Yamaha JR1 ¾-size acoustic guitar, Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition – Books 1, 2, 3 (book), D’Addario Eclipse clip-on tuner with charging cable, strap, gig bag, guitar picks, extra strings.
Learn to play the mandolin. Contents: Rogue A-style mandolin – Snark rechargeable tuner and charging cable – strap – Hal Leonard Mandolin Method (book) – padded gig bag – extra strings and picks
"After Pearl Harbor is bombed by the Japanese, twelve-year-old Tomi and her Japanese-American family are split up and forced to leave their California home to live in internment camps in New Mexico and Colorado"--
"The time has finally arrived, and Amelia needs ... help collecting items for her family's ofrenda. Through the use of colors, this search-and-find book will teach ... little ones the special significance everyday items play during Día de Muertos"--OCLC.
"There's nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colorful? Rainbows have fascinated us for centuries and there's so much to learn from them. From inspiring different mythology, literature, television, and culture to becoming a symbol of hope, acceptance, and pride, find out more about these natural wonders in this beautifully illustrated and fascinating guide"--
Introduces a variety of painters, mostly from the nineteenth and twentieth century--including Hopper, Basquiat, Kline, and Kahlo--and their distinctive styles, through paintings of monsters as each artist might have portrayed them.
"The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside everything else in the world. Wick introduces readers to the mystery behind incandescence, light waves, the color spectrum and iridescence as well how we perceive light in our world and beyond. He demonstrates that science and art both offer ways to observe the world around us."--
"How many female artists can you name? Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keefe? Here's a 360-degree look at the role women have played in art history, including the influence and empowerment of women through art beyond those who have taken up a brush or a chisel"--
A biography of the Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, well known for his work on the Sistine Chapel in Rome's St. Peter's Cathedral.
"Painting Calm teaches you to find your inner artist, connect to soothing nature (and your feelings), and embrace the tranquility of painting in this earthy, watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buividavice"--
"Georgia Rosenbloom's father was a famous artist. His most well-known paintings were a series of asterisms--patterns of stars. There was supposed to be a fourth asterism, but Georgia's father died before he could paint it. Then Georgia finds a sketch her father made of her. One with pencil points marked on the back--just like those in the asterism paintings. Could this finally be the proof that the last painting would have been of her?"--
Little Owl's forest is full of colors, from the yellow sun to the red berries, there is a rainbow of bright colors to look at and learn.
"English just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers her native Spanish. As she prepares for a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn. Her first day is uncomfortable, until she employs her crayons and discovers there's more than one way to communicate with new friends"--Provided by publisher.
"An inspiring picture book about Rosa Bonheur, the most famous and best-selling painter of her century In a stunning ode to underrepresented women everywhere, award-winning illustrator Ruth Sanderson tells the untold story of French artist Rosa Bonheur in this picture book biography. Rosa Bonheur was born in 1822 in France at a time when young women had limited options beyond being a wife and mother. But Rosa wouldn't stand for this. She wore pants, rode horses astride, and often broke society's rules. She wanted to be a famous painter just like her father. Female artists at the time were encouraged...
"Artist Claude Monet's porcelain sculpture of a cat, named Chika, springs to life and runs through all of Monet's most famous paintings"--
"A family of playful kittens jump, slide and splatter paint everywhere in this entertaining introduction to numbers and colors from award-winning author of Me and My Monkey, Dogs and The Mysterious Egg"--
With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark and follow where it takes us. Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw - she's no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark....
In 1964 Croydon, art therapist Helen Hansford, involved in a secret affair with a married doctor, becomes intrigued by William Tapping, a mute artist discovered living in isolation with his deceased aunts; as she uncovers his past, her own life starts to unravel.
This picture book follows one color's journey throughout history -- from ancient Afghan painters to 1905, when a chemical blue dye was created--and around the world, as it becomes the blue we know today. "For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the most sought-after materials in the world. Ancient Afghan painters ground mass quantities of sapphire rocks to use for their paints, while snails were harvested in Eurasia for the tiny amounts of blue that their bodies would release. And then there was indigo, which was so valuable that American plantations grew it as a cash crop on the...
Describes how to make a colorful, delicious vegetable soup. Includes recipe. All you need is a pot, a spoon, an adult helper, and vegetables of many colors to make a very special soupEvery Color Soup! Learn colors and vegetable names in this bright and colorful picture book
Ixchel, a young Mayan girl who is not allowed to use her mother's thread to weave, exercises her ingenuity and repurposes plastic bags to create colorful weavings. Includes glossary and author's note.
"In Drawing Is for Everyone, artist Kateri Ewing, author of Look Closer, Draw Better and Watercolor Is for Everyone--guides you through a series of simple creative drawing projects using a soulful, meditative, and reflective process. Whether you're drawing for the first time or are an experienced artist, you'll discover and deepen your creative potential through these exercises, because everyone can make art. Each lesson includes two art pieces, one to keep, and then a smaller one, such as a postcard or mini painting, to share or send out into the world, to spread their color, creativity, and joy in new...
Rather than use the same old colors, a child paints animals and objects in a variety of different hues.
"Would you visit an art gallery to see a painting created by a computer? Or read a poem written by a software program? Artificial intelligence (AI) program are now capable of generating artworks that rival those produced by human artists. AI can generate paintings, music, poetry, and even sculptures that challenge traditional notions of art. Learn how these high-tech methods are transforming the creative process"--
"The vibrant and daring life of Marianne North, a self-taught artist and scientist who subverted Victorian gender roles and advanced the field of botanical illustration"--
Featuring peek-through gatefolds and questions to encourage active reading, this invitation into the world of art and color introduces kids to basic art styles, such as mosaics, portraits, sculptures and landscapes, with the help of adorable animal friends.
In the London suburb of Croydon in 1964, Helen is an art therapist at a psychiatric hospital. One day they receive a patient named William, who has been isolated for decades. When it emerges that William is not only sane but a talented artist, Helen comes to see him as a personal project. But as she tries to solve the puzzle of the Hidden Man's past, Helen's own life of secrets begins to unravel.
An enterprising chicken attempts to help an artist paint the barnyard and accidentally turns the whole picture blue.
"Someone found out about a painting that Albert Bierstadt left in Estes Park in the 1870s. Someone who's willing to break into summer homes looking for it, and murder anyone who gets in the way. Many of those homes lie inside Rocky Mountain National Park, which means it's up to Ranger Tim McIntyre to find out who the searcher is, why they will kill for it, and where the Bierstadt painting's hidden. Luckily the park ranger can enlist the assistance of his glamorous detective friend, Miss Vi Coteau"--
Now orphaned, sixteen-year-old Faolan, who has been disguised as a boy by her grandfather for most of her life, is deemed unfit to stay on her homestead, so the mayor hires a gunslinger to send her to the mysterious Settlement, where ominous secrets and deadly creatures compel her to escape for survival.
Autistic and nearly nonverbal, twelve-year-old Nova is happy in her new foster home and at school, but eagerly anticipates the 1986 Challenger launch, for which her older sister, Bridget, promised to return.
A man who will stop at nothing to save his daughter tracks a psychopathic killer who is protected by a 250-year-old secret organization that uses theft, bribery, forgery and murder to acquire the world’s greatest works of art.
"Rudy is a curious mouse who wonders, "What is art?" Claude, his feathered friend, tries to teach him. Rudy works on a self-portrait, a still life, a landscape, found art, a sculpture-- all with disastrous results! Then he tries to create an artistic masterpiece, but ... SPLAT! Has Rudy finally become an artist? Dynamic duo Rudy and Claude bring big personalities to this basic introduction to art."--Amazon website.
Contents: Tecre Model 200 2” round button maker – circle punch – quickstart guide – 20 button blank sets
"A picture book about painter Winslow Homer's fascination with waves and the ocean"--
Elementary school student Henry draws a chalk dragon that escapes from the chalkboard, and becomes a threat to the entire town of Squashbuckle.
A little mouse shares some of its favorite colors, including red for a bright balloon, blue for a sparkling pool, purple for round grapes, and orange for a juicy slice of fruit.
"Take a peek into the lives of sumo wrestlers in this adorable book about colors! Simple, charming scenes with sumo wrestlers help young readers learn different colors, such as red, orange, blue, and black. The Japanese word that corresponds to the English word for each color is included"--
The yellow house mystery
Rainbow Fairies Rachel and Kirsty must find the other Rainbow Fairies in order to prevent Fairyland from losing its colors and turning gray forever.
When pen pals — and polar opposites — Connie and Nic prepare to meet for the first time at the end-of-year festival, they are in for quite a shock but find that nothing can get in the way of true friendship.
