Inspired by Picture Books: A Daily Practice of Creative Prompts

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- Children's books for inspiration - you can find a complete list of books that Constance refers to in the class PDF
- Various papers and construction papers including black and white papers
- Various marking tools like colored pencils, pens, crayons, eraser, pens, pencils, gouache, tempera, and watercolor paints
- Watercolor paper
- Adhesives such as glue, glue stick, and tape
- A jar of water and paper towels
- Paper ephemera such as file folders and magazine pages
- Scissors
- Paint brushes
- Sumi ink
- White gelly roll pen
- Ballpoint pen
- Oil pastels
- Find creative inspiration in children's book illustrations
- Play with tempera paint, watercolor, crayons, oil pastels, construction paper, white glue, and other accessible classroom materials
- Observe your environment to find all types of lines, shapes, and colors
- Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional art
- Mix paint colors and match them to a natural objects
- Explore radial symmetry, simple portraits, resist techniques, found words, doodling, collage and so much more









I think this is my most favorite class in my Creative Bug Library yet. I watched in wonder as Constance Moore demonstrated with childful glee the different ways to learn and express oneself creatively, inspired by such beautiful children's books. I am 64! I've been painting since 2017 but this class has opened up my eyes to yet another way to approach creating visual art. Thank you for a simple yet profoundly meaningful class.
Wow. I absolutely loved these projects. Constance's choice of picture books was amazing. I loved her thoughtful choices, imaginative projects piggybacking on each book and helpful tips. This would be invaluable for elementary teachers starting out! Thanks for inspiration Constance! At least one of your own illustrated books will make its way to my shelf!