Artist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many artists mix their own paint colors by blending just a few basic colors together.
Through history
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Long ago
People painted pictures on cave walls long, long ago, using red and black earth and charcoal from fires.
Tools of the trade
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Paintbrush
A paintbrush helps an artist spread paint smoothly. Big brushes cover large areas, and small brushes draw tiny details.
A day in the job
- MorningThe artist gets to the studio, sets out their brushes, and sketches a quick idea in a notebook.
Words to know
- Palette
- A palette is the flat board where an artist mixes their colors, like a plate for paint.
Quiz time
Artists can only use paint to make art.
A mural is a big picture painted on a wall.