Artistic Rose

Description

No matter what their age, all kids need art supplies and more art supplies. So we've put together a generous assortment that will make the giver a patron of the arts! This gift basket was designed with the slightly older junior artist (preschool on up) in mind.

Start with the terrific book I Love to Draw by Jennifer Lipsey, which has won praise for teaching kids technical aspects of art without getting overly technical. Emphasizing drawing basics through fun exercises, I Love to Draw sees through the eyes of children in order to train the artistic eye, an approach that can be the difference between art being just serious -- or serious fun.

Well, if this book inspires them, then the Little Hands Art Studio will provide them with everything they need to follow their muse wherever it leads. Bundled in this excellent set are: an ample assortment of markers, both fine and broad; a nice complement of crayons and colored pencils; a workmanlike set of watercolor paints with a brush; and all the essential accessories to keep your kid's traveling art show rolling.

What's missing� oh yes, paper! Luckily, we've included a Jumbo Art Pad with plenty of paper to keep kids creating -- and we've tossed in one of our favorite sets for budding Rembrandts, the Creamy Crayons assortment from Alex, a safe and non-toxic way to create oil paint–like masterpieces with crayons!

Age range: 3 - 5 years