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• Abstract Tree

  

  This abstract tree makes a really bold image and also offers a lesson is using positive and negative space. 1. Starting with a square piece of paper, the... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Aboriginal Lines and Dots

  

  I read that the Aboriginal dot style of painting actually began in the 1970s when artists wanted to make symbols of some of their ancient ceremonial rituals.... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Art Journal: Circles of Color

  

  I started this page with the idea of repeating circles, and just played around from there. I think it could be a good exercise in harmony as I tried to fill... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Graffiti Lettering Project

  

  I wanted to introduce my afterschool kids to some very hip-looking lettering styles and new art supplies, so this was their project today. 1. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SCHOOLING

• Summer Swimming

  

  I was inspired by some swimming self-portraits over at “Use Your Coloured Pencils” and loved the floating hair. My students gave it a go today and made some of... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 SCHOOLING

• How to Draw a Flamingo

  

  Flamingos are some pretty unique looking creatures. They have a lot of curves going on, but if you break them down into simple steps, the outcome may surprise... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 CREATIVITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Recycled Rooster

  

  Save all those clean packing boxes, such as for cereal and pasta, and you can make some really colorful collage roosters. For a lead in story, “Farmyard Beat” i... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Picasso Tinted and Shaded Self-Portrait

  

  Pablo Picasso's Blue Period, in which he painted only blue paintings of sad subject matter, is a good example of how an artist used color to reflect his... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Mosaic CD Coaster

  

  I found this great idea over at Mini Matisse, who got it from an organization called ArtStart. I love how the plastic case makes a nice sturdy frame to work... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• 3D Paper Mache Letter

  

  If you like those cool Pottery Barn letters but not the price, make your own.1. My son's letter is about 9" tall. Start by drawing a big block letter on... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Pizza Anyone?

  

  Sometimes I just get the greatest donations of supplies. Recently, yards and yards of felt appeared at my door. Then some white boxes were left over after the... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Kandinsky Colorweaver

  

  Wassily Kandinsky made a beautiful painting called "Color Studies" back in the early 1900's that is fun to imitate with oil pastels instead of watercolor. 1.... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw a Seahorse

  

  If your students are ever learning about amazing animals, then a book from Eric Carle titled “Mr. Seahorse” is a great lead-in to this project. 1. Students... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, SCHOOLING

• Pom Pom Yarn Balls

  

  I’m in love with these pom poms! Save all those scraps of yarn – you can make these large or small with tons of different colors. I always thought I needed to... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, SCHOOLING

• Watercolor Collage

  

  I love what torn edges do for a project, even though most students seem resistant to it. I think it maybe just takes time to trust that “happy accidents”... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 SCHOOLING

• Draw Klimt’s Tree of Life

  

  Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was an Austrian painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Art Nouveau movement. His wonderfully abstract “Tree of... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Finish the Wolf Face

  

  When students have a photo to refer to, I think they are often pleasantly surprised at what they can draw. I created this composite Wolf Photo Template to give... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 SCHOOLING

• Starry Nght Collage

  

  This amazing artwork comes for Linsay in Eugene, Oregon. She shared how her students (age 5-11) in the River Road Park and Recreation ASAP Program use donated... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 CREATIVITY

• Paper Mache Bowl

  

  s don’t have to be made of one material. Newspaper + brown paper makes a really great earthy, recycled-looking bowl. 1. Students did a variation on my “Tissue... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• “Sweet” Mother’s Day Card

  

  Cindy Littlefield posted this great cupcake card here first, but I needed to simplify it so it could be made in one class session. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY