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Brush with Greatness Artist Biography Pack

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Get ready to trade crayons for canvases — the Brush with Greatness Artist Biography Pack brings four legendary artists right into your homeschool (no field trip to the Louvre required). With stories that mix history, art appreciation, and plenty of personality, this bundle makes learning about the masters both approachable and inspiring. Think of it as art history with training wheels: accessible, fun, and way less dusty than a textbook.

This 4-book set spotlights the lives and legacies of some of the most iconic artists in history:

  • Rembrandt — master of light and shadow, with portraits that seem to follow you around the room
  • Michelangelo — the Renaissance rockstar who painted ceilings, sculpted giants, and made marble look soft
  • Renoir — the Impressionist who captured light, color, and everyday joy in brushstrokes that still shimmer
  • Leonardo da Vinci — the ultimate Renaissance thinker, inventor, and painter of a certain mysterious smile

Each book includes:

  • Engaging storytelling tailored for young learners
  • Beautiful illustrations and reproductions to bring the art alive
  • Historical context written in kid-friendly language
  • Educational sidebars that highlight techniques, influences, and fun facts

 

Additional Information: Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.

This 4-book set spotlights the lives and legacies of some of the most iconic artists in history:

  • Rembrandt — master of light and shadow, with portraits that seem to follow you around the room
  • Michelangelo — the Renaissance rockstar who painted ceilings, sculpted giants, and made marble look soft
  • Renoir — the Impressionist who captured light, color, and everyday joy in brushstrokes that still shimmer
  • Leonardo da Vinci — the ultimate Renaissance thinker, inventor, and painter of a certain mysterious smile

Each book includes:

  • Engaging storytelling tailored for young learners
  • Beautiful illustrations and reproductions to bring the art alive
  • Historical context written in kid-friendly language
  • Educational sidebars that highlight techniques, influences, and fun facts

This bundle is perfect for:

  • Kids ages 8–12 (upper elementary to middle school) who are curious about art, history, or creativity
  • Homeschool families who want an art history unit that doesn’t feel like a college lecture
  • Parents looking for screen-free enrichment activities that tie into culture and history
  • Co-ops, classrooms, and art teachers who want a lively way to introduce the masters

We work hard to process and ship all in-stock orders as quickly as possible! While we strive to ship same day, but please allow up to three business days for processing. As a small business, we appreciate your patience and are committed to getting your order out the door as fast as we can.

  • For out-of-stock items, please contact us for a more specific timeline on when the item will be restocked, we're happy to help!
  • For new releases, including our upcoming unit crates, will ship after the product's official release date. Crates are released on September 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and June 1st.

Shipping Methods & Tracking

  • We ship via UPS and USPS, with shipping costs calculated at checkout based on your location. 
  • Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking notification to keep you updated on its journey. While we can’t control what happens to packages once they leave our hands, we want to ensure they arrive safely. 
  • If there’s an issue with your shipment, please contact us—we’ll do our best to assist. If your tracking shows the package was delivered but you haven't received it, you'll need to follow up with the shipping carrier for further assistance.

At this time, we only ship within the U.S. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our small business! 

Who Will Love It

  • Budding artists who want to know the real people behind the masterpieces
  • Families that enjoy reading stories together and connecting them to hands-on projects (hello, sketchbooks!)
  • Teachers and co-op leaders looking for resources that blend biography + art appreciation
  • Parents who want their kids to learn about history in a way that feels fun and inspiring

Educational & Learning Benefits

  • Art history foundations — kids meet the big names and movements that shaped Western art
  • Cultural literacy — connect famous works (like the Mona Lisa or Sistine Chapel ceiling) to their creators
  • Critical thinking — discussions about style, technique, and how art reflects its time
  • Inspiration for creativity — encourages kids to try their own art projects inspired by the masters
  • Cross-curricular connections — history, science, philosophy, and even engineering (thanks, da Vinci!)
  • Appreciation of process — learning that even “geniuses” had to practice, fail, and try again

Brush with Greatness Artist Biography...

$12.99
$12.99
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