SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Color Patterns

by Carolyn SCRACE
9781909645479. ea vol: 24p. (How to Art Doodle). glossary. illus. index. Black Rabbit/Book House. 2015. lib. ed. $27.10.
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Gr 5 Up—Middle school students can sometimes become abruptly self-conscious about making art. Projects that emphasize process over content, like the ones in this series, can hook kids into trying something new with little danger of producing a lame-looking result. Five or six projects per volume build skills and reinforce concepts such as color theory and shading while young artists experiment with printing techniques and unusual materials. Each book starts with an easy project and moves on to more ambitious art, like creating 3-D effects using tone.
VERDICT Good inspiration for confident artists and the less artistically inclined.
"Art doodle" refers to tightly spaced, ornate patterns made with pens and color media (paint, markers, etc.) that add texture and depth to art projects. Each volume introduces a few projects and techniques (e.g., printing, collage) for young creators. Some volumes are basic (Color Patterns); some more difficult (Portraits); none are for beginners as the directions and examples are too general. Glos., ind. Review covers the following How to Art Doodle titles: Color Patterns, Fabulous Things, Optical Illusions, Portraits & Animals, Printing & Other Amazing Techniques, and Simple Pattern Building Techniques.
Reviewed by Paula Willey , Apr 01, 2015

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