Katsushika Hokusai
Meet Katsushika Hokusai, the legendary Japanese artist who began as a humble woodblock printing apprentice and went on to create more than 30,000 works of art, including the iconic Under the Wave off Kanagawa also known as The Great Wave. His bold compositions and masterful use of color have inspired artists around the world for nearly two centuries, making him one of the most important figures in art history.
This hands-on art history box brings Hokusai's world to life with engaging, kid-friendly projects perfect for curious young artists at home, homeschool art curriculum, and classroom enrichment. Kids will explore the rich culture of Edo-period Japan, study Hokusai's most famous masterpieces, and use his work as inspiration for their own creative reproductions. They'll experiment with paint-scraping, paint-pouring, and three traditional printmaking techniques—swapping wood for chipboard, foam, and plastic so they can pull print after print from their own original designs. The box wraps up with a 3D clay dragon diorama set against a stormy, wave-tossed ocean. From art appreciation and creative skill-building to a peek into Japanese history, this art box is a complete art lesson that turns famous-artist study into something kids will look forward to.
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South Wind, Clear Sky Mountain Fuji Reproduction
Young artists will recreate one of Hokusai's most stunning masterpieces! They'll paint a vivid blue sky and use a clever paint-scraping technique to create wispy, drifting clouds. Then they'll add a bold, snow-capped Mount Fuji and finish with foam backing for an eye-catching 3D effect.Login to Watch Video
Amida Falls Mixed-Media Reproduction
With towering cliffs and a plunging waterfall, this artwork is pure drama! Kids will use a hands-on paint-pouring technique to create a swirling, abstract moon. Then they'll shape vellum into a rushing waterfall. They will add texture with pompoms and buttons as well.Login to Watch Video
Three Printmaking Art Techniques
Using Hokusai's iconic Great Wave as inspiration, kids will learn and practice three different printmaking methods. Instead of traditional wood, they'll experiment with chipboard, foam, and plastic to create their own custom stamps. The best part? They can reuse their designs again and again to make print after print.Login to Watch Video
Clay Dragon Diorama
This 3D showstopper brings together painting and sculpting in one epic project! Kids will first paint a ocean scene with waves crashing all around. Then they'll mold and decorate a fierce clay dragon to perch on top of their stormy seascape.Login to Watch Video
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