Kathybarbro

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• Chuck Close Portraits

  

  This project takes a bit of prep work and digital photography, but I love the results so much that it all seems worth it.1. I started by shooting large head... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Giant Paper Mache Pencils

  

  These giant pencils were a favorite among students and parents alike in my private art class. The basic shape comes from a mailing tube, which I found at my... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2011 SCHOOLING

• How to Draw City Buildings

  

  The very first lesson in perspective is learning to draw depth. This is basically turning squares into cubes, and making a city skyline.1. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2011 SCHOOLING

• Maud Lewis Cat Painting

  

  Renowned Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis (1903 – 1970) painted colorful scenes of rural Nova Scotia using random art supplies and painful hands as a result o... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Father’s Day “Award”

  

  I’ve sometimes struggled with imagery for Father’s Day projects as the typical tie drawing gets old after awhile. Showing students how to draw a large trophy... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Updated Scratch Art Father’s Day Card

  

  This is my new favorite way for students to make a scratch art picture – with black marker drawing first, and then layers of oil pastel on top. The result is a... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• “Finish the Picture” Drawing

  

  I often find that if students have an image to look at when they draw, they tend to surprise themselves in what they can do.1. I used the internet to find anima... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2011 SCHOOLING

• Handpainted “Etchings”

  

  I found a great website that has tons of FREE art to download, and every picture looks like an old etching. If you paint over printouts lightly with... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw a Lighthouse

  

  My goal with this drawing was to show students how curves could add a lot of dimension when trying to draw round shapes, such as this lighthouse.1. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• All American Father’s Day

  

  I traced a template from at Keep Designing to make this art, but a hand drawn image would look nice too, if you have a baseball-loving dad.1. Using a sharp adul... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Gold and Black Greek Vases

  

  My quest for multi-cultural art continues, which has led me to a new media combo that I really like. It’s using food wrap paper like this, markers and tempera... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Folk Art Flag

  

  Given that folk art is created by untrained artists, everyday items are often used for it’s creation. I’ve had this wooden flag idea for awhile, and finally... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Japanese Wind Sock Puppet

  

  I found this project at “That Artist Woman” blog, and love how it made very batik-looking fabric, which usually takes hot wax and expensive dyes. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Abstract Cat Face

  

  Let me first just say, I adore this piece of art. It was made recently by a 2nd grader who was struggling with my suggestions of how to draw cat eyes. He said,... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw the US Capitol Building

  

  The upcoming holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July) make it a good time to draw some of the more famous buildings in our country. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Father’s Day Scratch Art

  

  This scratch art project was a huge hit. Also a mess, but so worth it when I heard students say “this is so cool!”1. I found the perfect Dad font called... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• “I Love Ewe” Father’s Day Gift

  

  A box of twisty ties at a restaurant supply store inspired this project. I was pretty sure that because they were cheap, and easy to bend and glue, something... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Father’s Day Popsicle Pencil Holder

  

  Popsicle sticks have a warm wooden, eco-friendly look and are really inexpensive too. I’ve created a project that uses your average 15 oz. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Mondrian Abstract Circuitboard

  

  This project can introduce young students to the idea that not all art has to be about recognizable images. Some can just be about lines and color, like the... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Kandinsky Cityscape

  

  Kandinsky is perhaps best known for his abstract work, but I personally love the rich city life paintings he made, such as “Houses in Munich”.1. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING