Many artists have painted pictures of their domestic pets and livestock. George Stubbs, for example, widely known as a painter of horses, created stunning pictures of a multitude of animals and caught the eye of King George III as a result. The king had Stubbs paint a portrait of his scruffy yet lovable pooch in ‘A Rough Dog’, 1790. In this box, we look at a wide collection of artists and at how they depict different animals in different styles, from wild creatures to farm animals, from bugs to butterflies and fish!

• A booklet introducing the theme, with information about artists, art styles and techniques.
• Clear instructions on seven art projects, appropriate for children of any age (3+ years), with tips to tailor each project for under 4s.
• Includes LoLA book recommendations for further reading.
• Plenty of quality art materials for your child.
• A set of acrylic paints
• Paintbrush
• A glue stick
• Styrofoam sheet
• Water-colour paper

Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months – small parts. Potential choking hazards and sharp points. Do not ingest any items within the box. Adult supervision recommended.