A simple and effective art form for children of all ages is helping them to understand and work through an age-old technique known as low-relief, or bas-relief. (Author)

A window transparency is made from black paper strips and colored tissue papers. The three visual elements of line, shape and color are emphasized for this project. (Author)

Here is an opportunity to get the art program out of the classroom and to impress on others the educational value of art education. Elementary students had the chance to share their understanding of Eskimo life while learning the cardboard block print as a technique for expression. (Editor/RK)

Describes a crayon drawing technique in two parts. (GB)

Article discussed children's use of buttons as a device for stimulating imaginative thinking in picture making activities. (Author/RK)

Explains a method of block printing using styrofoam shapes to make high relief. Describes the creation of the block design as well as the actual printing process. Uses a range of paper types for printing so children can see the results of using different media. (LS)