The Louvre, The Met, the Guggenheim, the … refrigerator door? The family “gallery” will display the creative genius of budding young artists like never before with the launch of Art House, a charming new DVD series teaching children the fundamentals of drawing.

Endorsed by KIDS FIRST!, the initial title in the series Volume 1: Basic Shapes and Animals will be available nationwide November 17, 2009 for a suggested retail price of $17.99.

Developing artistic skills at an early age has proven to promote problem solving, communication, curiosity and perspective. Created by Amy Wilkes, a USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate and Tiffany Jennings, an elementary school teacher, Art House DVD series teaches children ages 3 and up how to draw using basic shapes – squares, circles, triangles, etc. – as a base to illustrate almost anything.

“When schools feel the financial crunch, art programs are the first to go,” says Wilkes. “The Art House series nurtures young minds and offers parents a chance to create art with their child even if neither have any experience in drawing. Seeing our children’s faces light up with pride as they complete a drawing makes the whole project worthwhile.” Adds Jennings, “We’ve seen the confidence that art skills can bring to children. By simply learning how to draw, they are unlocking a wealth of developmental abilities.”

So, if you would like to win one of these new DVDs just answer this easy question: Art House Volume 1: Basic Shapes and Animals features bright, bold animation by Brad Abelson (The Simpsons) and original music by award-winning composer Peter Scaturro. Please name one of those awards that composer Scaturro has indeed won and in what year?!

Send us your answers and if you're correct you'll be in the running to win one of these new DVDs! Just send us an e:mail here before December 1st with your answer and the subject title CONTEST: ART HOUSE DVDs to: exclusivemagazine@flash.net

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