Art For Heart's Sake

Before you buy

Hey! Get me down from here!
For black and white sketches, use a regular pencil.

If you want to do black and white, you'll be able to use a regular pencil.

If you want to make a bright mural, you'll need to buy supplies that come in bright colors like paint, colored pencils or crayons.

Choose colors and styles that work for you. Your artwork always turns out better when you pick items that fit your personality.

My favorite supplies to work with are colored pencils, oil pastels and paints.

Supplies range in cost from inexpensive to pricy, so you have to be careful in choosing the best art supplies for your projects.

'Ch-ching!' That's the sound of the money I save landing in this clay purse!
This purse is actually a clay pot.

How to pay for supplies

Because supplies cost money, you will need to find a way to pay for them.

Most kids have to earn the money, like me.

Here are some ideas of ways to earn money to buy your art supplies:

You could even ask for the supplies as gifts from family and friends.

Want to learn more?
When I grow up, I think I would enjoy being an artist.

If you enjoy creating beautiful projects that you can share with others, maybe being an artist is right for you!

True or False: Lincoln was part owner of a grocery store.
Click Abe's head for the answer.
TRUE: Before he became well-known, he was part owner of a grocery store that failed, leaving him with a big debt.
Chandler
Age 9
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