A to Z: An Artist's Alphabet for Children
A to Z: An Artist's Alphabet for Children
 A is for Artist, art-making and artwork. Artists create Art.
A is for Artist, art-making and artwork. Artists create Art.
 B is for Building. Artists build structures, bridges, and buildings.
B is for Building. Artists build structures, bridges, and buildings.
Building things is a form of art.
Building things is a form of art.
 C is for Collage. Creating collages from cut or torn paper is art. Collage comes from the French word, colle, which means " to glue".
C is for Collage. Creating collages from cut or torn paper is art. Collage comes from the French word, colle, which means " to glue".
 D is for Drawing. Artists learn to draw objects, plants, and life around them.
D is for Drawing. Artists learn to draw objects, plants, and life around them.
E is for embroidery. Artists create embroidery using fine colorful threads that they stitch and sew in lines or patterns to make artwork.
E is for embroidery. Artists create embroidery using fine colorful threads that they stitch and sew in lines or patterns to make artwork.
F is for fashion. Artists create many styles of fashion to be worn and enjoyed by people.
F is for fashion. Artists create many styles of fashion to be worn and enjoyed by people.
F is for Fashion: people of all ages wear all styles of clothing and accessories. Fashion is a form of art.
F is for Fashion: people of all ages wear all styles of clothing and accessories. Fashion is a form of art.
G is for Graphic Design. Graphic design is a form of art made to be printed onto things people buy and enjoy.
G is for Graphic Design. Graphic design is a form of art made to be printed onto things people buy and enjoy.
Graphic art made by artists is printed on things like t-shirts, toys, stickers, music albums, advertisements, books and more.
Graphic art made by artists is printed on things like t-shirts, toys, stickers, music albums, advertisements, books and more.
People of all ages enjoy collecting things that artists design.
People of all ages enjoy collecting things that artists design.
 J is for Jewelry. Artists create jewelry as another form of wearable art.
J is for Jewelry. Artists create jewelry as another form of wearable art.
K is for Kite. Kites are art forms designed to fly on a windy day.
K is for Kite. Kites are art forms designed to fly on a windy day.
 L is for Landscape. Artists draw and paint art that depicts land, and the natural world outside.
L is for Landscape. Artists draw and paint art that depicts land, and the natural world outside.
M is for Museum. Art is purchased, displayed, preserved and seen in museums.
M is for Museum. Art is purchased, displayed, preserved and seen in museums.
 N is for nature art. Artists can make art using natural materials like leaves, sticks, flowers and grasses.
N is for nature art. Artists can make art using natural materials like leaves, sticks, flowers and grasses.
O is for observation based art. Artists create realistic art by carefully observing through looking. Artists notice size, shapes, colors, lines and forms of things while they create.
O is for observation based art. Artists create realistic art by carefully observing through looking. Artists notice size, shapes, colors, lines and forms of things while they create.
Artists visit museums, parks, zoos, aquariums and take walks to observe, and create art inspired by the natural world.
Artists visit museums, parks, zoos, aquariums and take walks to observe, and create art inspired by the natural world.
P is for Painting. Artists use paint, brushes, canvas, paper and easels to create paintings.
P is for Painting. Artists use paint, brushes, canvas, paper and easels to create paintings.
Paintings are made with paint. Artists mix colors, and create artwork with paintbrushes.
Paintings are made with paint. Artists mix colors, and create artwork with paintbrushes.
 Q is for quilting. Artists sew pieces of fabric together to make quilts with shapes, colors and patterns of fabric.
Q is for quilting. Artists sew pieces of fabric together to make quilts with shapes, colors and patterns of fabric.
 S is for Sculpture. Artists create 3-dimensional artwork with clay, wood, metal, and other 3D materials. They add, subtract, carve and build 3D works to have height, width and depth.
S is for Sculpture. Artists create 3-dimensional artwork with clay, wood, metal, and other 3D materials. They add, subtract, carve and build 3D works to have height, width and depth.
Sculptures can be sculpted in clay parts. Artists add the parts together to form sculptures.
Sculptures can be sculpted in clay parts. Artists add the parts together to form sculptures.
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Sculptures can be made with many types of art materials. Artists can use recycled materials, paper, glue and tape to create.
Sculptures can be made with many types of art materials. Artists can use recycled materials, paper, glue and tape to create.
Sculptures can be made with many types of art materials. Artists can use recycled materials, paper, glue and tape to create.
Sculptures can be made with many types of art materials. Artists can use recycled materials, paper, glue and tape to create.
T is for tessellation. Artists create geometric and organic patterned designs with shapes that fit together to form tessellations.
T is for tessellation. Artists create geometric and organic patterned designs with shapes that fit together to form tessellations.
 V is for Video art and animation. Artists create videos of moving artwork. These artists are creating video animations using 3D puppets they made as moving artworks.
V is for Video art and animation. Artists create videos of moving artwork. These artists are creating video animations using 3D puppets they made as moving artworks.
W is for weaving. Artists use yarn, string, threads and looms to create intricate patterns that become woven tapestries. Weaving is the way cloth fabric and woven tapestry art is made.
W is for weaving. Artists use yarn, string, threads and looms to create intricate patterns that become woven tapestries. Weaving is the way cloth fabric and woven tapestry art is made.
Z is for zoetrope. Artists use 2D images that show series of movements lined up in a machine that spins to create an illusion of animated movement.
Z is for zoetrope. Artists use 2D images that show series of movements lined up in a machine that spins to create an illusion of animated movement.
A to Z: An Artist's Alphabet for Children
A to Z: An Artist's Alphabet for ChildrenI created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
A is for Artist, art-making and artwork. Artists create Art.
A is for Artist, art-making and artwork. Artists create Art.I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
B is for Building. Artists build structures, bridges, and buildings.
B is for Building. Artists build structures, bridges, and buildings. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
Building things is a form of art.
Building things is a form of art.
C is for Collage. Creating collages from cut or torn paper is art. Collage comes from the French word, colle, which means " to glue".
C is for Collage. Creating collages from cut or torn paper is art. Collage comes from the French word, colle, which means " to glue".Collage is a type of art that includes cut or torn paper glued together to make an artwork.
D is for Drawing. Artists learn to draw objects, plants, and life around them.
D is for Drawing. Artists learn to draw objects, plants, and life around them. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
E is for embroidery. Artists create embroidery using fine colorful threads that they stitch and sew in lines or patterns to make artwork.
E is for embroidery. Artists create embroidery using fine colorful threads that they stitch and sew in lines or patterns to make artwork. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
F is for fashion. Artists create many styles of fashion to be worn and enjoyed by people.
F is for fashion. Artists create many styles of fashion to be worn and enjoyed by people. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
F is for Fashion: people of all ages wear all styles of clothing and accessories. Fashion is a form of art.
F is for Fashion: people of all ages wear all styles of clothing and accessories. Fashion is a form of art. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
G is for Graphic Design. Graphic design is a form of art made to be printed onto things people buy and enjoy.
G is for Graphic Design. Graphic design is a form of art made to be printed onto things people buy and enjoy. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
Graphic art made by artists is printed on things like t-shirts, toys, stickers, music albums, advertisements, books and more.
Graphic art made by artists is printed on things like t-shirts, toys, stickers, music albums, advertisements, books and more. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
People of all ages enjoy collecting things that artists design.
People of all ages enjoy collecting things that artists design.I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
J is for Jewelry. Artists create jewelry as another form of wearable art.
J is for Jewelry. Artists create jewelry as another form of wearable art. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
K is for Kite. Kites are art forms designed to fly on a windy day.
K is for Kite. Kites are art forms designed to fly on a windy day.I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
L is for Landscape. Artists draw and paint art that depicts land, and the natural world outside.
L is for Landscape. Artists draw and paint art that depicts land, and the natural world outside. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
M is for Museum. Art is purchased, displayed, preserved and seen in museums.
M is for Museum. Art is purchased, displayed, preserved and seen in museums.I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
N is for nature art. Artists can make art using natural materials like leaves, sticks, flowers and grasses.
N is for nature art. Artists can make art using natural materials like leaves, sticks, flowers and grasses. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
O is for observation based art. Artists create realistic art by carefully observing through looking. Artists notice size, shapes, colors, lines and forms of things while they create.
O is for observation based art. Artists create realistic art by carefully observing through looking. Artists notice size, shapes, colors, lines and forms of things while they create. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
Artists visit museums, parks, zoos, aquariums and take walks to observe, and create art inspired by the natural world.
Artists visit museums, parks, zoos, aquariums and take walks to observe, and create art inspired by the natural world. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
P is for Painting. Artists use paint, brushes, canvas, paper and easels to create paintings.
P is for Painting. Artists use paint, brushes, canvas, paper and easels to create paintings. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
Paintings are made with paint. Artists mix colors, and create artwork with paintbrushes.
Paintings are made with paint. Artists mix colors, and create artwork with paintbrushes.I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
Q is for quilting. Artists sew pieces of fabric together to make quilts with shapes, colors and patterns of fabric.
Q is for quilting. Artists sew pieces of fabric together to make quilts with shapes, colors and patterns of fabric.I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
S is for Sculpture. Artists create 3-dimensional artwork with clay, wood, metal, and other 3D materials. They add, subtract, carve and build 3D works to have height, width and depth.
S is for Sculpture. Artists create 3-dimensional artwork with clay, wood, metal, and other 3D materials. They add, subtract, carve and build 3D works to have height, width and depth. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
Sculptures can be sculpted in clay parts. Artists add the parts together to form sculptures.
Sculptures can be sculpted in clay parts. Artists add the parts together to form sculptures.I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
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Sculptures can be made with many types of art materials. Artists can use recycled materials, paper, glue and tape to create.
Sculptures can be made with many types of art materials. Artists can use recycled materials, paper, glue and tape to create. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
Sculptures can be made with many types of art materials. Artists can use recycled materials, paper, glue and tape to create.
Sculptures can be made with many types of art materials. Artists can use recycled materials, paper, glue and tape to create. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
T is for tessellation. Artists create geometric and organic patterned designs with shapes that fit together to form tessellations.
T is for tessellation. Artists create geometric and organic patterned designs with shapes that fit together to form tessellations.I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
V is for Video art and animation. Artists create videos of moving artwork. These artists are creating video animations using 3D puppets they made as moving artworks.
V is for Video art and animation. Artists create videos of moving artwork. These artists are creating video animations using 3D puppets they made as moving artworks. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
W is for weaving. Artists use yarn, string, threads and looms to create intricate patterns that become woven tapestries. Weaving is the way cloth fabric and woven tapestry art is made.
W is for weaving. Artists use yarn, string, threads and looms to create intricate patterns that become woven tapestries. Weaving is the way cloth fabric and woven tapestry art is made. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
Z is for zoetrope. Artists use 2D images that show series of movements lined up in a machine that spins to create an illusion of animated movement.
Z is for zoetrope. Artists use 2D images that show series of movements lined up in a machine that spins to create an illusion of animated movement. I created this original pencil and micron pen drawing by hand. Some of the pages of this series are imbued with layers of watercolor and gouache. This is a part of an ABC book for young children regarding early childhood concepts of art making and being an artist.
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