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Cartooning : the only cartooning book you'll ever need to be the artist you've always wanted to be
Cool crafts with old wrappers, cans, and bottles : green projects for resourceful kids Step-by-step instructions for crafts made from everyday items and information about reusing and recycling.
How to improve at drawing Using a combination of easy-to-follow text and simple step-by-step photographs, this guide provides all you need to start drawing. Building confidence gradually, even the absolute beginner will be able to create great animal pictures by following the simple steps and advice.
Origami : Asian arts & crafts for creative kids Children will have hours of fun with the 15 projects in this beginner origami book, designed to introduce them to the exciting world of paper-folding.

Web Links
Albright-Knox Art Games
These games are focused around the artists and the works of art in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York. Do you think you could improve a Warhol or Renoir? Try it and see!
Cartoonster
On this site, you can learn the basics of cartoon animation. Created by a teenager, there are simple tutorials that help you understand the concepts of frame by frame animation.
Color with Leo
Explore the world of art through interactive games, hands-on activities, and lessons with a young Leonardo da Vinci.
Crayola
You can color, play games, find fun craft ideas, and get your creative juices flowing on this page.
KidsCom Jr.
You can paint a picture in several easy steps and show your parents your work of art!
The Artist's Toolkit
Explore elements such as line, color, and balance by watching animated demonstrations, creating your own compositions, and watching video clips of artists in action.
The Imagination Factory
This site provides art activities using recycled materials. Ideas and clear directions can be found for painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, and crafts from recycled media.
World Wide Art Gallery
See examples of art done by children from around the world, and connect to links of art activities and information about art and art history.
 
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