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Totally Me Artist Portfolio Art Kit
Explore the Totally Me Artist Portfolio Art Kit through its blue carrying case and drawing setup, then create a three-picture exhibition around one subject.
The play at a glance
A case of colors, ready for a small exhibition
The blue Totally Me package shows two makers working at a tabletop drawing setup. A carrying handle sits along its top edge, and the front presents the art materials as a collection that can travel together. It is easy to imagine opening the case, choosing a subject and starting the first picture.
The original Toysit account describes an easel and clip alongside crayons, markers, watercolors, pastels and colored pencils. Those choices invite a series: one subject seen close up, placed in a setting and carried into an imagined adventure.
Follow one subject through three pictures
Choose something with a recognizable shape: a bird, a bicycle or a favorite mug. Fill the first picture with that subject. Look for one feature that makes it distinctive, such as the bird’s curved beak or the mug’s striped handle.
In the second picture, give it surroundings. The bird might sit on a garden fence. For the third, invent a change: perhaps the bird carries a ribbon over a tiny town. Keep its distinctive feature in every drawing so the three pictures feel connected.
Arrange the work for a viewer
Place the pictures beside one another and try different orders. A close-up can introduce the subject before the larger scene. Starting with the adventure can instead make someone curious about the smaller details that follow.
Add a short title beneath each picture. A shared color can tie the group together, while a different background gives every drawing its own place. Invite a viewer to choose a detail they would like to see in a fourth picture.
Make a three-picture mini exhibition
- Choose one subject and one feature to repeat.
- Draw a close-up that makes that feature easy to see.
- Draw the subject in a familiar setting.
- Draw an imagined adventure involving the same subject.
- Arrange the pictures, add titles and give the exhibition a name.
This original Toysit activity works on three small sheets or three sections of one page. Use suitable drawing materials; an adult can help set up a physical easel according to its matching directions.
The historical record
Original Toysit coverage
The original product account and commentary are preserved below as historical coverage.
Totally Me Artist's Portfolio
A great kit for your young artist. Includes a wide range of the materials needed to be creative in the visual arts. Your child will never lose interest with this 215 piece artist portfolio, complete with an easel for creative coloring. Easy to travel with and keeps everything organized. Contents include: Easel, Easel clip, paper, 72 crayons, 30 fineline markers, 24 watercolors, 24 pastels, 48 colored pencils, 10 jumbo markers, 3 paint brushes, pencil and pencil sharpener.
Providing artistically inclined children with a wide range of art supplies like paper, crayons, markers, watercolors, pastels, pencils, and brushes is incredibly beneficial for their overall development. These materials serve as tools that allow children to express themselves, refine their motor skills, and explore various artistic techniques. Having access to a diverse set of art supplies encourages creativity, fosters a sense of independence, and allows for exploration of different mediums, helping children to discover what they enjoy most. Artistic activities can also be therapeutic, providing a healthy outlet for emotions and stress. Moreover, a well-stocked art supply can support academic learning by enhancing focus, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking. All of these benefits contribute to a well-rounded upbringing, nurturing not just artistic talent but also emotional well-being and cognitive growth.
Sources and editorial notes
The original package photograph and Toysit account support this profile. A 215-piece marking is visible on the package; the detailed quantities and easel arrangement remain attributed to the original text. Searches did not recover matching complete directions or independently confirm the full inventory. The exhibition activity is original and works with ordinary drawing materials. No physical testing occurred.
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