Art Materials
Our Promise to You-
We selected the best student and professional grade art materials on the market today. These products will perform beautifully in the hands of your child!
A list of supplies needed to complete lessons is found within the front pages of each book. You can view these in the flipping book sample pages on this site. Gather or purchase art materials ahead of time, so your ARTistic Pursuits lessons can be opened, viewed, and your child can complete their project in one simple period. Our new books+video include video lessons that feature techniques for using the featured art material. Your child will gain a vast amount of knowledge about brush handling, shading techniques, pottery practices and so much more within these highly informative lessons. There, your child will see the art materials being used and key concepts repeated in ways that they will remember and apply! You can view one complete video lesson from any book by going to the book title appropriate in age for your child under BOOKS+VIDEO.
Learn a bit about art materials Before You Buy by viewing the 4 minute video below!
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We only suggest products with the AP Seal. For over 80 years, the ACMI program for children’s art materials has certified that these products are non-toxic using the AP Seal.
Artistic Pursuits Inc. does not manufacture art materials, so we have no monetary interest in specific brands. But we've used them in numerous classrooms and we have opinions! Within each book, we list products that meet a higher standard when measured against other products of a similar kind. With a little more invested in their materials, a child can experience brands that will really deliver the strong color and the quality needed to enjoy art.
Many customers want to purchase quality items without the doubts, time, and expense of a trip to a retail art supply store. If that is you, consider purchasing an ARTistic Pursuits art supply pack, available for each book. Another option is to shop at Blick Art Materials using art supply lists that we've created for each book. Go to dickblick.com to "For Educators" > "Blick U" > "Students, find your Blick U Course Supply List here!" > State, enter "Colorado" > "ARTistic Pursuits". Just click on the book title to find many of the art supplies that we suggest for a particular book.
We've selected our favorite products for you. You simply decide which purchasing method suits your needs!
Do you have specific questions about art supplies? Just ask! We deliver honest opinions about prices and quality because we want your child to enjoy their art experience. alltheanswers@artisticpursuits.com