Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities

Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities — page 9
strong dark lines and more delicate lines Experiment with different grades of pencils from an art supply store While you re there buy a couple of erasers A kneaded eraser is handy It can be formed into any shape you need for erasing pencil marks A pencil sharpener is also a necessary item Paints Experiment with different types such as watercolor tempera acrylic and oil and start with a few basic colors Each type of paint has a different quality that requires different techniques Over time you might discover you prefer one type over another Many paints come in starter sets By mixing colors together you can make additional colors Paintbrushes Brushes also come in many sizes and types Again you might want to try several different kinds to find out what you like best There are round brushes and flat ones brushes for fine work and for broad strokes The numbers on brushes indicate their size the higher the number the fatter the brush Some paintbrushes may feel more comfortable than others Buy good brushes that have even thick bristles and be sure to clean them thoroughly with soap and water after each use Other Painting Supplies You can use old saucers as palettes for acrylic and oil paints For watercolors keep a couple of cups on hand to