Art is not a strong subject for me-I have never really enjoyed art. So teaching it can be really intimidating. I was looking for an art program that would help me teach Chad art, without needing creative talent myself. I am so glad we got to review
ARTistic Pursuits, created by Brenda Ellis, because it is the perfect fit for us!
We received Grades K-3 Book One, which is an introduction to the visual arts. The book is written to the student, with no teacher preparation required. There is a list of materials needed in the book, and then it is broken down into three sections: What Artists Do, What Artists See, and Where We Find Art. The pictures and examples in the book are fabulous, and I like that the words are written to the child, and are simple and easy to understand. The exercises in the lessons are a perfect fit for this age group.
ARTistic Pursuits is an art history program as well as instructional, examining works of Great Masters. There are 32 projects in each book-the range of projects includes painting, drawing, sculpture and more! Chad has gone through many of the lessons with great enthusiasm, and that makes me very pleased, as that is not the experience with art that I had as a child in school. Here is Chad's oil pastel drawing from Lesson 6:
The ARTistic Pursuit book that I received is $42.95, and is non-consumable, which means you can use it over and over with many students. There are many books available to choose from, ranging from preschool to High School ages. Click
here to learn more about what products are available, including materials packs already put together so you have everything you need to get started! To learn more about ARTistic Pursuits you can go to their website at
www.artisticpursuits.com. I look forward to trying more of the books in the future!
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here. Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for my honest review.
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