Pow, Pop, Wham, Bam! Lichtenstein and Bubble Wrap

A New Yorker born in 1923, Roy Lichtenstein is well known for his paintings and prints that look like comics. His comic strip cartoons are easily recognized as well as his pop art paintings of everyday objects. To give them the feel of the funny pages, Lichtenstein used small dots using four colors of printers’

MAKE A Colorful Giraffe Painting

Our colorful long-necked inspiration comes from working Hungarian artist, Anna Briggita Kovacs. I was immediately inspired just looking through her colorful work. She recalls that her highschool art teacher used to call her “queen of color” and I agree with that high compliment. Color makes us happy–vibrant hues recall warm sunny days and playful times.

The Magic of Miro

I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music. ” – Joan Miro Fun Facts about Joan Miro Joan Miro was born in 1893 and lived until he was 90 Years old! He has recorded art pieces beginning at age 8 years old! That means he made art for 82

Life in the Studio

Life in the studio has ebbed and flowed these past months. Canvases stand empty, but emails go out constantly. Stacks of watercolor papers await new ideas, while I talk to a video screen. I love the new world of connection: meeting people from other places, sharing my love of art with them. How do I

Draw A Horse

Grab your pencils and paper, and spend a little time drawing a horse with me. The spring quarantine of 2020 reminded me how much art can do for you. Drawing and creating use parts of your brain that can help you in so many area of life. Don’t be intimidated, don’t worry- you can do

Drawing A Jockey Like Degas

“Draw lines, young man, many lines; from memory and from nature – it is in this way you will become a good artist” Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (said to Edgar Degas) The name Edgar Degas makes me think of twirling ballerinas and beautiful pastel paintings. However, he also loved the horse races, and these works

Greek Pottery Art Lesson

Ready to grab your plastic water bottle and re-usable grocery sack? At least the kind they used 3000 years ago! Let’s learn and MAKE Greek pottery pictures. Cardboard (about 12″ x 12″) Black acrylic paint (brushes, water jar) Black Permanent Marker Pencil

Exploring Creativity Critters

A fun activity to challenge your mind to think like an artist and train your eye to see like an artist. Creativity is a funny thing. We all have it, but do we train to use it? Like planning runs before a big race or rehearsing pieces on the piano as a recital nears. Creativity