Start With Art!

Creativity Express - Start With Art! 2013 Awards:- Educational App Store (EAS) top 5-star certification- Tillywig 'Brain Child' Award- Accepted into the Google Play for Education InitiativeMeets the National Standards for the Visual Arts.Recommended for ages 7-97No in-app purchasesNo user ID or data trackingFeatures: • Created by former Disney animators and professional educators: Four fun and engaging cross-curricular lessons designed to begin your child’s journey into the visual arts and design. Lead by our animated art guides – Tickles, Furnace, and Ruby - each lesson features quality animation and engaging characters, followed by hands-on activities to strengthen understanding of the ideas presented. • 8 'Creativity Builders' art projects give children hands-on experience using knowledge from each lesson. Two projects per lesson, the topics range from creating your own language to creating model sculptures.  • A ‘Parents’ page detailed guide to each Creativity Builders project including objectives, vocabulary, materials and procedures.  • Idea Gizmo to jump-start your child’s imagination and creative thinking skills.  • Doodle Gizmo -A fun, easy-to-use drawing and painting program for your mobile device.  • Comprehensive Glossary of art terms and definitionsHave your child Start With Art through these lessons:1) Art as a Language: Art is a visual language, used universally for self-expression. Learn what it means to communicate through art and follow the notable work of Leonardo da Vinci.2) Messages in Art: Artwork tells a story using emotions, feelings and pictures. Learn to ask questions when viewing art and discover the meaning of Michelangelo's illustrations on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.3) Line: An important tool for artists, lines can convey direction, emotion and action. Edgar the mouse demonstrates how each of style of line can have a different meaning, and demonstrates how children can use this technique in their own artwork.4) Shape and Form: Forms are often represented with shapes. Use your knowledge about lines to create shapes. Try to identify a form by looking at its silhouette in notable artwork.