This Book Will Make You An Artist! Really? Yes, really! This colourful activity book is filled with easy, simple art ideas for kids aged 5 to 10 years old. Readers are invite to paint a still-life like Vincent Van Gogh! Create a cubist collage like Pablo Picasso! Make a polka-dot pumpkin like Yayoi Kusama!
Winner of the Book of the Year “Hobbies and Interests” at The Week Junior Book Awards 2025! and The Sunday Times: “Watch Out For” Picks, this book will make YOU an artist as you explore 25 different art techniques – from cave painting to contemporary performance – inspired by ground-breaking artists from around the world. And discover famous masterpieces with photographs of real works of art!
Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials and find out more about some of world’s best-known creatives in this fact-filled book full of step-by-step activities that are easy to try at home. Including information about tools, materials and basic art theory, this imaginative book is jam-packed with ideas for aspiring artists everywhere.
What customers are saying
A must-have for mini creatives, and their grown ups too!
It’s no wonder this book has won multiple awards. It’s wonderfully written to spark young imaginations, packed with fun and clever (yet refreshingly simple) activities, and it is so beautifully presented that it feels like a piece of art in its own right.
My 5-year-old son and I will enjoy this book for years to come. It’s also become my go-to Christmas gift… I love it so much that my friends’ children will all be receiving copies under the tree too!
Art questions, answered!
Which artists are featured in the book?
Artists featured in This Book Will Make You An Artist include an ancient cave painter, Leonardo da Vinci, Artemisia Gentileschi, Barbara Hepworth, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Bridget Riley and many more.
Are there any art ideas for kids drawing with just a pencil?
Absolutely! This book is accessible and doesn’t require expensive materials. One drawing activity requires a pencil and paper, nothing else.
Are there ideas for kids and teachers at school?
Yes, this book has been used by lots of primary school teachers who have planned lessons around the double-paged spreads. For instance, a lesson about Henri Matisse and his colourful collages, which children can make for themselves.
Who wrote and illustrated this book?
The book was written by art historian, author and expert Ruth Millington, and illustrated by Ellen Surrey
