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• How to Draw a Winter Tree

  

  Winter brings bare trees, and the to chance study and draw them without any worries about leaves. I’ve posted my favorite method of drawing "Y Trees” before... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw a Rooster

  

  I’ve been trying to find a way to work roosters into an art class, and think this drawing in oil pastel will work well. The feathers look good with light sketch... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Chameleon Watercolor Painting

  

  This first grader amazes me every week. While the rest of the class was doing variations of my rainbow and spotted sample art, he very quietly and deliberately... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Radiating Valentine Card

  

  This is a variation of another post called Fireworks Drawing, just using a heart as the center shape this time. 1. I used a 1 1/2" heart die cut to make lots... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Sitting Valentine Kids

  

  I’m a sucker for personalized Valentines, and I’m guessing most parents are too. The most time intensive part of this project is getting every student’s face... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw Cartoon Faces

  

  The great thing about cartoon drawing is that it is simply meant to “suggest” things like eyes, nose, hair, etc. I have plans for a big comic book project with... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Ode to Jim Dine Mural

  

  Jim Dine is an American pop artist, famous for his series of painted hearts. I love the fact that he has produced more than three thousand paintings, sculptures... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw Chinese Lanterns

  

  This year, the Chinese New Year starts on Monday, January 23rd. It is the most important event in the Chinese calendar and lots of paper lanterns are often... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• An Eye for Magritte

  

  René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist who became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. He wanted to challenge viewers to think... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Landscape with Hatching Shading

  

  Hatching is an artistic technique used to create tonal effects by drawing closely spaced parallel lines. A simple landscape drawing is a good place to practice... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Clothespin Horse

  

  Even though this little horse looks simple, it takes a bit of finessing to make the legs stand and to clip all the pieces together. Gluing in stages should... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Back To School Portraits – Modigliani Style

  

  Amedeo Modigliani was famous for his elongated and elegant portraits, painted in Paris back in the early 1900s. Heads and necks were long and narrow, giving... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Finish the Picture

  

  I’ve done a dozen variations of this project over the years, and always love how it both guides the student’s drawing and encourages creative thinking at the... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• First Printmaking Project

  

  I learned in my afterschool printmaking class, once again, that keeping things simple really helps when introducing young students to a new media.1. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Torn Paper Animal Collage

  

  I really love torn edges and all the irregularities that come with them. Kids tend to want the control of the shapes they make by using scissors, but with... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Ceramic Snowman

  

  Sometimes the simplest of projects can turn out to be anything but. My students loved making these snowman, but they did turn out to be a challenge in making... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• M.C. Escher Eye Drawing

  

  M.C. Escher was one of the world’s most famous graphic artists. He created many visual riddles, and an amazingly detailed piece titled “Eye” that offers lots... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Draw a Snake with Texture

  

  You can buy plastic texture plates for making crayon rubbings, or you can be thrifty and use one of those convenient store coffee cup holders for free.1. To... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Year End Accordian Book

  

  This can be a fun journal project for your child to record some of their favorite memories from last year, or write hopes and wishes for the new one.1. Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Lois Mailou Jones-style Drawing

  

  This Lois Mailou Jones-inspired drawing is in honor of Black History month (coming up in Feb). During Lois’ remarkable life, she painted, designed masks,... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING