This book gives detailed information concerning the use of tools and media of paint. It aims at developing skills and knowledge that will allow young students to express themselves by painting. The book is organized into five sections with subheadings, including: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Exploring Paint As We Use..." with subheadings: "Hands"; "Paint Brushes"; "Cardboard Strips"; "Foam Rollers"; "Found Objects"; "Natural Materials"; and "A Combination of Tools for Expression"; (3) "Exploring Some Aspects of Painting," with subheadings: "Backgrounds"; "Color"; and "Murals and Other Large Paintings." Subheadings for (4) "Exploring More Ideas in Paint" are: "Beginning with a Shape"; "Painting from a Different Point of View"; "Painting Patterns"; "Looking at Space on a Page";"Outlining Symbols"; "Painting Close Up"; "Painting Texture"; and "Exploring a Topic: Trees." (5) "Creative Expression in Paint: Some Examples" is the concluding section. (MM)