Great book for introducing children to the style of Monet. There are plenty of tips on what to look for and the style to replicate to get the feel of Monet, but no in depth instructions. It shows his most famous paintings so children can become familiar with them. To get the best from the book it is best used as part of a lesson or alongside a knowledgeable adult. A short book with lots of space for children to have a go themselves. Thank You

What a gorgeous book! This is exactly the type of book I would want to get for my kids. Impressionism is definitely my favorite form of art, and Claude Monet has long held a piece of my heart. I even have a canvas of Water Lilies hanging in my kitchen! My kids love art, in fact that come from a family of artists, so this book is right up there alley as well. I love that the book has beautiful pictures of Monet's work, and has an activity on each page relating to different aspects of Monet's style of art. I like that this book allows for creativity, but also teachers art techniques while introducing kids to one of the greatest artists of all time. I definitely recommend this book to anyone with kids who are interested in art or who enjoy arts and crafts.

Art Masterclass with Claude Monet takes the reader through projects that allow them to experiment with lines, color, light, and more. Each activity starts with a piece by Monet, and then allows the child to explore and create. By the final page, the reader is challenged to create a completely original piece, using the skills developed throughout the book. This book would be great for someone who is serious about art, and appreciates the work of others. A free-spirited child, who thrives where there a few boundaries, may find this book stifling. I would not add this to the library general collection, because it encourages the readers to draw in the book. However, I would gladly add it to the professional collection to inspire art and general education teachers.

What an adorable and informative book! So charming and instructive as well. The perfect book for little and not so little artists alike!

A big thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. I was so excited, I got this from a wish!! I was very excited! Thanks book gives a close fun look at the composition and style he used. It breaks it down into somewhat doable elements (for we who are not artistic). I truly enjoyed this book. I hope to see more books like this. I wanted to try to do a painting! Thanks. I rate this 4 stars. I would give it 5 but I don't like the blank spaces that u could use for your attempt.

This book is part of a series and I already know that I will enjoy whichever one comes next. This entry on Monet provides a brief biography and time line so that young artists will know more about who Monet was and and when he lived. They will also learn how the Impressionists got their name. In addition, there is information on what materials are needed in order to complete the projects in the book. That taken care of, creating can begin.

Readers discover how Monet used his senses in his art, especially looking at what he saw en plein air (outside). Students are encouraged to copy some of the artist's works (not sure I could do that), to make some from their imagination and even with stickers. Some examples of projects include

How to Show Things Move Like Monet

How to Color Like Monet and

How to Make an Impression Like Monet

At the end of the book there is information about each of the paintings in the book. All in all, this was a good introduction to Monet and a chance for young artists to create.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this e-galley. All opinions are my own.

Art Masterclass with Claude Monet
by Katie Cotton

Short succinct introduction to Monet’s life and paintings that allows young or old to experiment with his techniques and style. I enjoyed seeing the timeline and found out a few new items about Monet’s life in this book.

The book includes projects for application of his style that include:
* Brush stroke usage
* Movement
* Colour
* Light
* seasons
* times of day
* waterlilies
* and other topics

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
How do I see it being used?
* by teachers
* by children of parents who want to engage their children in artist
* as an activity in camps
* in museum programs for youth
* as a gift to a children

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions for the ARC. This is my honest review.

5 Stars

The masterclass series is so fun! I liked this class even better with Monet! Step by step, you learn the characteristics of his work and are encouraged to mimic his art side-by-side with the shown techniques. Clear and simple explanations, and easy instructions. The book is well designed with bright and quirky illustrations, enhancing Monet's color palette and style. The collection of curated works shown throughout the book was put together at the end which I appreciated. I think a few more of his other famous works would've been nice but other than that, I really enjoyed going into detail with Monet's art.

I didn’t receive correct book it was the Gustavo Klimt book. Unable to review correct book

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I did not receive Art Masterclass with Claude Monet as I had requested - the book on my shelf is Art Masterclass with Gustav Klimt. Interesting book for a budding artist looking to learn more about a particular artist. Would love to read the Monet one.

Please note that this review is for Art Masterclass with Gustav Klimt - not Claude Monet - as that was the book that downloaded.

Fantastic art book for kids or adults! Filled with facts about Klimt and how his particular style of art evolved and what makes it unique. Each page has a space to practice the technique but there's lots of freedom to make it your own too. I particularly liked the section that had you gather all of your art supplies and test out which colors are "shimmery", "sharp", "cold", "hard", "hot", "delicate", "rich" and "scratchy". It really helps the budding artist get a feel for how you can create different textures in your art.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.