Do your children enjoy drawing? Are they brimming with ideas or do they need prompts and suggestions? My younger son loves drawing, but is not a confident artist, at times asking me, "What shall I draw?" If you child is similar to mine and needs a bit of help with creative ideas for drawing, look no further.
Scavenger Art by Lexi Rees (illustrated by Molly O'Donoghue) is an inspiring book for children which is bursting with ideas and prompts for art.
In the introduction to the book, Lexi and Molly write, "Scavenger hunts are fun. Drawing is fun. Both encourage us to look at the world around us more closely. They're also a way for us to practise mindfulness, by being in the present moment, noticing things we might otherwise rush past, focusing on them as we draw, and taking the time to appreciate them".
This original art-based activity book includes 52 scavenger hunts designed to encourage curious minds, spark creativity, practise mindfulness and develop drawing skills.
What exactly is a scavenger hunt? Basically it's an idea, a mini-project - each page has a grid with nine little boxes. You have a challenge to fill in each box with a different sketch to follow the suggested theme - for example, my bedroom, views from windows, books, knick knacks, trees, cats, clouds, family, faces etc.
You don't have to complete each page, you can start with any page that takes your fancy. These prompts will boost self-confidence of any aspiring artist. It is aimed at children aged 6 to 12, but might also entertain an adult who likes doodling.
The way the book is designed, it will motivate children's interest and imagination, and ability to observe. After looking through the book the other day, we walked in town and had fun, looking at the different door knockers, noticing different details and particular features. And this being the festive season, we were also spotting all kinds of Christmas decorations and wreaths.
Scavenger Art supports and stimulates children's imagination. The projects are simple and easy to try. The instructions on each page inspire you to think and create.
This book will make a great Christmas stocking filler for any budding artist.
Purchase Links
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913799042/
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1913799042/
Author Bio
Lexi Rees was born in Scotland but now lives down south. She writes action-packed adventures brim full of witch-doctors, fortune-tellers, warriors and smugglers, combining elemental magic with hints of dystopia. She also writes fun activity books for children.
Her fantasy adventure, Eternal Seas, was awarded a "loved by" badge from LoveReading4Kids. The sequel, Wild Sky, is available now.
She's passionate about developing a love of reading and writing in children and, as well as her Creative Writing Skills workbook, she has an active programme of school visits and other events, is a Book PenPal for three primary schools, and runs a free online #kidsclub and newsletter which includes book recommendations and creative writing activities.
In her spare time, she's a keen crafter and spends a considerable amount of time trying not to fall off horses or boats.
Social Media Links –
Website: https://lexirees.co.uk
Twitter: @lexi_rees or https://twitter.com/lexi_rees
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexiAuthor/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lexireesbooks/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexi.rees/
Many thanks to Lexi Rees and Rachel's Random Resources for our copy of the book!
This looks like a pretty fun book which also motivates children to be more creative or, better said, to spend more time being creative. I love it. It's also nice as a keepsake for when the child is older.
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