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Learn to create art just like the famous artists who inspire us?it's easier than you think!

Known for her colorful painted paper lessons, elementary art teacher Laura Lohmann has created the go-to art history book to creatively engage kids. Mini Masterpieces: Exploring Art History With Hands-On Projects for Kids encourages young artists to explore various art materials through projects inspired by a diverse collection of famous artists past and present from around the world.


  • This invaluable guide to creating beautiful art includes:
  • 52 art projects thoroughly tested by more than 800 kids to get them just right-perfect for ages 5-12 and all different skill levels. Step-by-step full-color photos, helpful tips and techniques (including how to make painted paper), and a list of must-have inexpensive art supplies.
  • Background information about each unique artist that will help young artists get to know them and their body of work.

Learning art history has never been more fun!

ISBN-13: 9781943147830

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: The Innovation Press

Publication Date: 09-22-2020

Pages: 240

Product Dimensions: 7.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

LAURA LOHMANN has an M.Ed in Art Education, a minor in Art History, and has been an elementary school art teacher for 25 years. She lives in Ohio with her husband, two adventurous children, and one adorable golden doodle pup. She started her blog Painted Paper Art in 2010 to share her love of creating art with children. Laura and her family love spending time in nature, and they especially enjoy exploring America's National Parks. She is always painting with her students and loves creating new and colorful projects. Her work has been featured in Arts and Activities and Family Fun Magazines among others. Mini Masterpieces: Exploring Art History With Hands On Projects For Kids is her first book.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

How to Use this Book 2

10 Tips for Preparing Your Creative Space 4

Tempera Painting with Children is as Easy as 1, 2, 3 6

How to Make Painted Paper 9

Nature

Stained Glass Window 13

Clay Sunflowers 17

Mountain Landscape 21

Zinnia Still Life 25

Towering Trees 29

The Great Wave 33

Water Lilies Painting 37

Thistles in the Wind 41

Seascapes 45

Folk Art Flowers 49

Setting Sun of Colors 53

Into the Woods 57

Tissue Petal Sunflowers 61

Lake George Landscape 65

Polka Dot Pumpkins 69

Reflections of the Sun 73

Alfalfa Fields 77

Flower Bouquet 81

The Starry Night 85

Spotted Mushrooms 89

Water Lily Clay Sculpture 93

Dazzling Landscapes with Patterned Trees 97

Colors and Shapes

Heart 101

Coke Bottle 105

Quilts 109

Music and Movement 113

Splashes of Color 117

Found Objects Sculpture 121

Circles 125

Abstract 129

Colorful Cardboard Creations 133

Printing with Sponges 137

Rainbow Fields 141

Tissue Paper Drip Designs 145

Abstract Marble Painting 149

Patchwork Collage 153

Concentric Circles 157

Gumball Machine 161

Portraits and Animals

Dinosaur Jazz 165

Cubist Lobster 169

Circus Elephants 173

Tall, Skinny Person 177

Barking Dog 181

Still Life with Bird 185

Bumble Bees 189

Birdcage 193

Patterned Portraits 197

Cities and Ports

Open Window to the Sea 201

City Buildings 205

Tramp Steamer 209

City Life in Harlem 213

Ferris Wheel in Paris 217

Appendix 221

Index 227

About the Author 236