Thinking About Art - 7 Tutorials for Children Based on the Surrealist Philosophy of Automatic Drawing by Anthony Powers

This drawing guide introduces young artists to the imaginative world of surrealism through thirty creative exercises that teach them to defy reality in their artwork. Children will learn to combine unexpected elements and bend the rules of physics while developing their artistic imagination and conceptual thinking skills. The activities transform ordinary drawing practice into an adventure of visual problem-solving where fish might fly through city streets and clocks could melt over tree branches. This approach to art instruction makes creating bizarre, fantastical artwork accessible and exciting for developing artists.

What sets this art book apart is its focus on surrealism as both a technical skill-building method and a gateway to creative confidence. The exercises specifically nurture original thinking by encouraging kids to merge unrelated concepts and challenge their perceptions of what art can be. Children who enjoy imaginative play and unconventional storytelling will find endless inspiration in these pages, while those who feel constrained by traditional art instruction may discover new freedom. The result is not just improved drawing ability but expanded creative horizons that will influence how young artists see the world around them.