Preschool Development Milestones

Painting your Child’s Future with Preschool Easels

Easels have been around since the beginning of ancient Egyptian times. They are most often used to hold a painter’s canvas, and basically act as a large sketchbook for any working artist. An easel is typically made from wood, steel, metal, or aluminum. They come in various sizes, have multiple purposes, and can be used by just about anybody of any age, height, or ability. Today, children use preschool easels for creating wonderful art works and expressing their unique personality and behavior.
Children love to express themselves and share their thoughts with others through inspiring drawings and pictures. Visual arts are great way to excite creativity in a child and art is one of the most popular ways in allowing their feelings and inspiration to flow.

Preschool easels are great tools to provide the needed environment that will stimulate children to express that creative side with more convenience and style. When a kid is encouraged to draw and paint, they are learning to see the world around them in noble and wonderful ways. Painting and drawing teaches a child to look more carefully at the world they live in and to translate what they are seeing into personal images of their inner world. As with all of the visual arts, painting and drawing allow what’s inside the kid artist to be examined and contrasted with the way the child perceives the world she or he inhabits.

Easels have been around since the beginning of ancient Egyptian times. They are most often used to hold a painter’s canvas, and basically act as a large sketchbook for any working artist. An easel is typically made from wood, steel, metal, or aluminum. They come in various sizes, have multiple purposes, and can be used by just about anybody of any age, height, or ability.

It is important, of course, to choose the best easels and other art supplies for your needs. It is vital to purchase easels only from quality manufacturers, and to choose preschool easels that are appropriately sized for the works you will be creating. Many artists choose to purchase several different easels, in several different sizes. This can provide a greater degree of flexibility than merely purchasing a single easel.

You can find variety of preschool easels for kids at Wooden Toddler Toys. You can choose from different designs and styles perfect for kids of all ages. Wooden Toddler Toys provide toys and furniture that will definitely teach and grow with your child as they discover the world around them.

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Preschool Art $16.47 This book is a valuable tool for anyone working with young children. There are over 200 activities that teach children to explore and understand their world through open-ended art experiences. This book provides over 200 process-oriented art experiences for children ages 3-6. Included are paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures, and constructions. The materials required to complete the art projects are commonly found in the home or in a child care facility. Author — MaryAnn Kohl. Paperback. 260 pages. 11" × 8-3/8" (28 cm × 21 cm).

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Creative Kids: Preschool Arts & Crafts $15.99 The activities in Preschool Arts & Crafts provide a wealth of enriching, hands-on experiences for preschool children. The original poems, easy-to-follow directions, at-a-glance list of materials, and additional suggestions for each activity promise many happy hours of creative activity.Preschool Arts & Crafts features the following:Information on how to get started, what to expect from the activities and the preschooler, and the importance of poetry in the preschool experience.A complete guide to preparing and using the “Kid Kits” and unit activities.Creative ways to display the child’s art.Safety guidelines.Arts and crafts units that include activities for drawing, cutting, pasting, and painting, as well as kitchen, birthday, outdoor, and seasonal arts and crafts.A complete list of materials needed for each unit activity.Over 60 arts and crafts activities, each with its own delightful poem.

The Art of Abstract Painting $17.65 Discover how to compose dramatic, thought-provoking, and evocative paintings with this detailed guide by artist and teacher Rolina van Vliet. Readers of The Art of Abstract Painting learn where to find inspiration, how to develop ideas, how to create spontaneous, lively effects, and how to apply a range of techniques on different surfaces using transparent watercolor, thickly applied acrylics, and more. The book also provides information about the background, aims, and procedures of the abstract method, focusing on creativity and self-expression, the goal being the development of the reader’s own talents. Rolina van Vliet has studied at the Academy of Physical Education in Groningen, the teacher training department of Amsterdam College, and the fine arts department at the Free Academy in The Hague. She now teaches at various centers for artistic training, and has developed a new method of painting based on abstract painting. Her work varies from abstract expressionism to lyrical abstract painting, with the emphasis on spontaneity and dynamics, and with a clear preference for total abstraction. She regularly exhibits her work, has written articles for art magazines, and runs workshops and courses on abstract art. Author — Rolina van Vliet. Paperback. 128 pages with 145 color illustrations. 8¾" × 8¾" (22 cm × 22 cm) .

The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses $13.57 For thousands of years, artists in cultures across the globe have been captivated by the grace and beauty of the horse, making it the subject of countless works of art. Now you can learn to capture the mysterious and powerful nature of this beloved animal by following the clear, easy-to-follow projects in The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses . Learn how to paint a stunning Appaloosa, a magnificent Arabian, an elegant Friesian, and many other breathtaking breeds. Whether you want to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information you need to get started. The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses features lessons from five artists using different media, perfect for the beginner experimenting with multiple approaches. Different drawing and painting techniques are also included, specific to painting anatomy, different breeds, poses, and more. Materials and techniques specific to each of the five media are clearly outlined and discussed before they are put to use in the projects. You’ll learn all about anatomy, features specific to different breeds, how to render lifelike horses in poses ranging from grazing to galloping, and much more. Authors — Patricia Getha, Janet Griffin-Scott , Lesley Harrison, Cindy Larimore, and Elin Pendleton. Paperback. 144 pages. 9" × 12" (23 cm × 31 cm) .

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The Art of Acrylic Painting $13.57 This inspiring instructional book combines projects from some of the most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles into one handy volume. The Art of Acrylic Painting is a comprehensive collection featuring the work of many accomplished artists, which means readers are exposed to a variety of styles and learn a number of ways to approach this versatile medium. The beautiful, full-color reference book contains essential information about acrylic tools and techniques, as well as a wide variety of step-by-step painting lessons that feature a range of subjects — from stunning still lifes and charming street scenes to engaging animal portraits and everything in between. Authors — Ken Goldman, Elin Pendleton, Pablo Dominguez, Rod Lawrence, Nathan Rohlander, and Tom Swimm. Paperback. 144 pages. 9" × 12" (23 cm × 31 cm).

The Art of Oil Painting $13.57 From the How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series, this comprehensive reference is teeming with information that artists of all skill levels can use. The contributing artists are celebrated worldwide for their individual styles and approaches to oil painting, thus providing infinite lessons that are just waiting to be learned from each of their unique perspectives. Using a wide variety of inspiring painting subjects, the step-by-step demonstrations guide aspiring artists through the classic methods of oil painting. The Art of Oil Painting features the works of 10 renowned fine artists, each of whose paintings have been recognized by the larger artistic community. They include Anita Hampton, John Loughlin, Robert Moore, Michael Obermeyer, William F. Powell, William Schneider, Frank Serrano, Kevin Short, Tom Swimm, and Caroline Zimmermann. Together, this team of experts boasts a phenomenal number of achievements. The authors have paintings featured in private collections around the world and displayed at such prestigious institutions as the Smithsonian Institute and the Pentagon. In addition, their art has been displayed in numerous exhibitions and in an array of art galleries across the United States, from California to New York and many in between. The authors also hold dozens of awards among them. Authors — Robert Moore, John Loughlin, Michael Obermeyer, Anita Hampton, William Schneider, Tom Swimm, Caroline Zimmermann, Kevin Short, Frank Serrano, and William F. Powell. Paperback. 144 pages. 9" × 12" (23 cm × 31 cm).

The Art of Encaustic Painting $19.77 This comprehensive book tells you everything you need to know about this exciting medium. It includes in-depth information on choosing the proper tools and materials, plus how to set up your work area. It also explains how to prepare the surface of your painting and provides instructions on applying the medium to create various effects. Author — Joanne Mattera. Paperback. 144 pages. 9" × 9" (23 cm × 23 cm).

My Preschool $6.49 Follows a little boy during his day at preschool, from cheerful hellos in circle time, to painting colorful pictures and playing at the water table, to passing out paper cups for snack.

On Painting $9.89 Artist, architect, poet and philosopher, Leon Battista Alberti revolutionized the history of art with his theories of perspective in On Painting (1435). Inspired by the order and beauty inherent in nature, his groundbreaking work sets out the principles of distance, dimension and proportion; instructs the painter on how to use the rules of composition, representation, light and colour to create work that is graceful and pleasing to the eye; and stipulates the moral and artistic pre-requisites of the successful painter. On Painting had an immediate and profound influence on Italian Renaissance artists including Ghiberti, Fra Angelico and Veneziano and on later figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, and remains a compelling theory of art.

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Painting Medium $5.72 Based on vegetable oil, synthetic resin, and water, Cobra Painting Medium makes Cobra Water Mixable Oil Colors smoother and fatter, allowing the paint to be smeared out easily and the brushstrokes to become less distinct. It also increases sheen and the durability of the paint layer without affecting drying time. Cobra Painting Medium can be mixed with water and still applied in the layered painting technique very well.

Painting Varnishes $8.28 Cobra Painting Varnishes offer protection against aging, dust, and dirt. When applied to thoroughly dry oil paintings (between 6 to 12 months after painting has been completed), Cobra Painting Varnishes give paintings an even sheen, adhere well to the underlying paint layers, and will not crack or yellow. Apply in a well-ventilated room. Both the painting and the varnish must be room temperature when using. The varnish dries within a few hours. Dry layers of varnish can be removed even after many years, using odorless white spirits. Cobra Painting Varnishes are based on synthetic resin, odorless white spirits, and matting agents (with the exception of the gloss varnish). They are offered in a Gloss, Matte, or Satin finish.

Tole Painting $26.14 From its earliest beginnings in New England just after the Revolutionary War, tole painting — the art of embellishing tinware such as trays, coffeepots, teapots, cups, mugs, canisters, match safes, and more with decorative floral designs — has been a beautiful and beloved American tradition. In Tole Painting: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft , acclaimed painter Pat Oxenford provides guidance on the tools and materials needed to get started in this charming folk craft. Tole Painting is a comprehensive resource containing instruction, inspiration, and historical insight. In its pages, readers find the following information: Tips on preparing tin for painting Easy techniques for pulling the basic strokes that are the foundation for creating full designs Step-by-step directions for painting a variety of folk art flowers Patterns for creating your own tole painting projects 504 color photographs, including images of the tools needed and an extensive gallery of painted tinware Background on the tradition of tole, along with numerous historical examples A list of material suppliers, resources, museums, organizations, historic sites, and festivals A list of books and videos on the history of tole With a convenient spiral-bound hardcover format, Tole Painting is a book that’s both enduring and easy to work with. It’s a must-have volume for any crafter’s bookshelf. Pat Oxenford lives in Douglassville, Pennsylvania, and has been painting in traditional decorative formats for three decades. She is a member of the National Society of Decorative Painters, a Brazer Guild member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, and was selected as one of the top 200 craftsmen working in traditional forms by Early American Life magazine. Author — Pat Oxenford. Hardcover. 168 pages. 8½" × 11" .

Set 3: Painting $19.95 Introduction to tempera, watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting.

Acrylic Painting $25.99 Barron’s brand-new Painting Class books are set up in an instructional format that simulates a formal classroom course at a typical art school. Like all titles in the series, Acrylic Painting is divided into five separate sections that include the following topics: Materials and tools students need and basic directions for their use Techniques specific to painting with acrylics Advanced applications of techniques Special effects and textures students can master with acrylics Step-by-step art projects to be completed Acrylics are plastic-based tube pigments capable of producing vivid colors and dramatic textural effects on canvas or paper. Acrylic Painting instructs in the many styles students can achieve with acrylic paints, and concludes with step-by-step projects in still life, landscape, cityscape, and human figure paintings. Color illustrations are included on most pages. Author — Parramón Studios. Hardcover. 160 pages. 9¼" × 11½" (23 cm × 29 cm) .

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Painting with Pastels $16.49 Enjoy the art of pastel painting with Maggie Price, the founding editor of The Pastel Journal . This step-by-step guide offers readers everything they need to know to paint with pastels, beginning with how to select the right materials, to the fundamentals of composition, and working with photographs. The book includes 22 demonstrations detailing specific painting techniques and effects, including creating depth and movement with color, blending colors to create skies and reflections, underpainting to achieve brilliant light and deep shadows, and mixing pastels with watercolor and gouache to create fluid effects. Price also offers helpful sidebars that help readers save time, avoid mistakes, and work more efficiently. The book also includes inspiring works of other pastel artists who share their tricks of the trade and demonstrate how to paint still lifes, portraits of children and animals, and landscapes. Author — Maggie Price. Paperback. 128 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm).

Painting in Pastels $26.95 For both beginners and more experienced artists, this is a guide to the full scope of pastel use with particular emphasis on capturing light, color, and texture. Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium, and these characteristics can lead to bold, exciting, and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle color with little or no texture. With sections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures, and portraits, this practical book guides artists through the full possibilities of painting in pastels. Step-by-step instructions cover a wide range of subject matter. Author — Robert Brindley. Paperback. 160 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm) .

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Painting Abstracts $17.65 Beginners plunge right in, learning about composition, theme, and design while they paint. This book provides full instructions for 65 abstract paintings. The history of abstract painting and its importance as a means of self-expression are covered in the guide’s beginning pages. For each of the paintings that follow, conventional step-by-step instruction is replaced with information on composition, imagery, method, materials, and technique, allowing the painter to work straight from the book — or make changes according to the flow of creativity. Author — Rolina van Vliet. Paperback. 168 pages. 8¾" × 8¾" (22 cm × 22 cm).

Painting in Oil $8.95 Capture the beauty of nature and create beautiful landscapes in the magical medium of oil. This guidebook, from the Walter Foster "Artist Library Series," is packed with information that will help artists, from beginners to advanced, learn more about oil painting. Walter Foster Publishing, best known for its popular "How to Paint and Draw" series, created the Artist Library Series as a collection of more advanced and comprehensive works, for both instruction and reference. Author — William Palluth. Paperback. 64 pages. 6½" × 9½" (16 cm × 24 cm).

Painting Animals $16.47 This book details each step in the process of Christophe Drochon’s hyper-realistic technique. His method yields realistic wildlife paintings — from initial quick life sketches to more detailed, painstaking studio work. The illustrations are strikingly realistic yet dreamlike. M any of them focus on the eyes — of birds, otters, big cats, deer, bear, and other animals. A first-time look into the techniques of this French wildlife artist, Painting Animals is for any artist who wishes to capture the magic of wildlife, whether in charcoal, pastels, acrylics, or oil. Author — Christophe Drochon. Hardcover. 128 pages. 9½" × 11¾" (25 cm × 30 cm).

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Painting Water $17.99 This informative, easy-to-follow guide imparts everything you need to know about painting water in all its moods with watercolor. It is a complete inspirational course for all those interested in capturing the beauty and atmosphere of landscapes and seascapes. In clear terms that are simple to understand, readers learn how to create beautiful waterscapes full of light and atmosphere with loose, transparent washes or by overlaying colors. Using a series of practical, step-by-step demonstrations, the author illustrates all the techniques needed to create different types of water — puddles, shallow water, rippling rivers, white water, a seascape, and more. Each stage is clearly explained, with helpful tips and a wealth of information on composition, perspective, capturing tone, color, texture, and detail. Joe Francis Dowden became a professional painter in 1982 and since then has written many successful books. He has sold out at numerous "one man" shows and exhibited his work throughout Britain. Author — Joe Francis Dowden. Paperback. 96 pages. 8½" × 11½" (22 cm × 29 cm).

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Copal Painting Medium $6.39 A traditional 19th century painting medium prepared especially for hobbyists and decorative painters (i.e. tole painters), Grumbacher Copal Painting Medium is made with a modern synthetic copal resin, and has all of the manipulative and drying characteristics of the original 19th century preparation. When added to oil colors, Copal Painting Medium improves flow, accelerates drying, and imparts hardness and a high gloss to the dry paint film. Because this product may cause yellowing and darkening of the colors with time, its use is recommended for occasional or impermanent painting only. Dilute Copal Painting Medium with Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine or Grumtine only.

Japanese Ink Painting: The Art of sumi-e $10.17 Japanese ink painting emphasizes suggestion, simplicity and harmony with nature, by capturing the essence of an object with the fewest, quickest brushstrokes. This book contains everything needed to get started in the art of sumi-e. Materials and techniques are covered, including how to grind ink, brush-handling for maximum control, composition, mounting a finished painting — even carving a soapstone or wooden seal for signing your work. Step-by-step exercises teach how to paint plum tree branches, fish, orchids, bamboo, and landscapes that include water, rocks, trees, birds, and other life forms. Stunning examples of ink paintings shown in full color, some using watercolor as an accompaniment, offer unlimited inspiration. Author — Naomi Okamoto. Paperback. 96 pages. 8¼” × 10¼”.

Painting Outside the Lines: A Positive Approach to Negative Painting $26.99 This DVD is a comprehensive guide to the intriguing approach of negative painting. Linda Kemp shares techniques for using the strength of negative space and areas not occupied by subject matter. 88 minutes.

WaterMedia Painting with Stephen Quiller $18.71 Join renowned artist Stephen Quiller, the creator of the famous Quiller Wheel, the Quiller Palette, and the Quiller lines of paints, on a journey of art discovery and exploration. Watermedia Painting with Stephen Quiller is an in-depth look at all the watermedia paints available to today’s artists. Part One looks at watercolors, with illustrations of the visual characteristics of the mineral (sedimentary) and transparent (staining) and their effects with different paper surfaces. Part Two focuses on acrylics, gouache, and casein. In Part Three, Quiller shares his secrets for the most difficult aspect of painting — developing a personal style and vision. Packed with Quiller’s thoughts and ideas on painting philosophy, the meditative and spiritual aspects of art, photographing art, travel, and building a studio, this is an inspiring guide to living a creative life and creating art. Author — Stephen Quiller. Paperback. 176 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm).

Oil Painting Medium $4.55 Use Weber’s Oil Painting Medium with oil paints when durability is desired. It imparts brilliance to colors and gives a pleasant consistency.Oil Painting Medium is prepared from refined linseed oil, damar varnish, and artist’s pure gum turpentine.

Blick Steel Painting Knives $5.32 Our steel painting knives are high quality, not high priced. Use them for painting with impasto techniques, or for mixing and scraping paint. Each blade is firmly set in a hardwood handle. The steel, trowel-style blades are very flexible and can be used with any paint medium. Made in Japan.

Blick Painting Knives $7.5 Blick’s Painting Knives are multi-angled and multi-surfaced for terrific versatility. Flexible steel on a natural, hardwood handle. Made in Japan especially for Blick.

Realistic Painting Workshop $18.99 Find yourself painting beyond your wildest expectations — even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush — with the help of Realistic Painting Workshop: Creative Methods for Painting from Life . Anchored in a positive philosophy of creative discovery, author Dan Carrel teaches his unique, no-fail techniques for creating realistic renderings of any subject. Through accessible, step-by-step visual instruction and 250 illustrations, he demonstrates how a simple process of layering paint to create light and shadow can lead to a complex and sophisticated image. In Carrel’s hands, what begins as chaotic color is transformed into an orderly — and realistic — finished piece of art. Dan Carrel has been teaching painting workshops for over 30 years. Author — Dan Carrel. Spiral-bound . 144 Pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm) .

Blockx Amber Painting Solution $166.16 Dissolved yellow amber has allowed great works of art to stand the test of time. Blockx Amber Painting Solution imparts a rare luminosity, adding depth to your paintings. It has a lower concentration of dissolved amber than Blockx Amber Varnish and is formulated with 57% amber varnish, 16% spic spirit and 27% poppyseed oil. Blockx Amber Painting Solution is not intended for varnishing. 25 ml glass bottle.

Gamblin Oil Painting Ground $12.57 "The Tools of Contemporary Masters" Since 1980, Gamblin has handcrafted luscious oil colors and contemporary painting mediums that are true to historic working properties, yet safer and more permanent. All of Gamblin’s oil painting materials are handcrafted at the company’s wind-powered factory in Portland, Oregon. These are art materials you can trust for permanence and studio safety — from the industry leader. Gamblin Oil Painting Ground is the top choice for a new generation of painters concerned about lead toxicity and convenience. Prepare a cotton or linen canvas that is stiffer than with an acrylic gesso, yet more flexible than a canvas prepared with a traditional oil primer. The binder in Gamblin Oil Painting Ground makes it more flexible and faster-drying than lead/linseed oil grounds, which must dry for six months. Gamblin Ground is ready for painting within a week. Because the percentage of pigments is so much higher than in acrylic gessos, painters only need to apply two coats of Gamblin Ground instead of the recommended four coats of an acrylic gesso.

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