August is American Artist Appreciation Month

  Do you have a favorite American artist? August is the time to celebrate his masterpieces! American Artist Appreciation Month, which is recognized during the entire month of August every year, is the perfect opportunity to attend art shows and galleries in honor of your favorite American born artist. Get in touch with your artistic […]

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Open Ended Art: Matisse

This weeks open ended art project theme is “Matisse”.  It’s a new thing; Open Ended Art will feature a specific artist once a month.  We read “When Pig-Asso met Moo-Tisse” and “Drawing with Scissors” as well as checking out some Matisse art on the internet to get familiar with his work. ^^ THIS is how […]

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Chalk Art

Make sidewalk chalk art reproductions AGES: Seven to 13 Masking tape (optional) Colored chalk White chalk Illustrations from books or comic books, or reproductions of master paintings (postcards work great) A sidewalk or paved driveway Be advised that some kids, especially younger ones, may rather make their own art as opposed to reproducing someone else’s. […]

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