Get into Art is a gorgeous children's activity series that explores a wide range of artists' work while encouraging children to develop their own skills and techniques - perfect for active young artists of all abilities. Art projects are varied, intriguing and clearly explained, and will act as a springboard for plenty of artistic experiments. Readers can combine their practical activity and creativity with discovering a wealth of fine art and finding out about a range of artists and art styles. Get into Art: Places explores a fascinating array of places from snowy landscapes to mountains to busy street scenes, from artists as diverse as Van Gogh, Canaletto, Hokusai and Magritte.

Author Biography

Susie Brooks has a first class history of art degree and has worked as an editor and writer of children's non-fiction and picture books for over ten years, including the award-winning Get Into Art series and Human Body (Lift the Flap). She's an artist herself and sometimes runs art workshops with young children. She lives in Edinburgh.