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Art Journal #105: Grid Drawing
One of the exercises I like to do in my journal is a grid drawing. I start by coming up with a theme for the grid, in the example I used birds. Choose any theme you like. We want to see how the subject changes from first box in the grid to the last box… Read More
Artist: Henri Rousseau – Surprised! Storm in the Forest
One of the best animal artists for kids is Henri Rousseau. Henri Rousseau (1844 – 1910) was a French artist did not start painting until he was in his 40’s. Ridiculed during his life, he came to be recognized as a self-taught genius whose works are of high artistic quality. He tried to paint in… Read More
Artist: Georgia O’Keefe Oversize Flower
Georgia O’Keefe (1887 – 1986) was an American artist. Born near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Georgia O’Keeffe was a major figure in American art from the 1920s. She received widespread recognition for her technical contributions, as well as for challenging the boundaries of modern American artistic style. She had a long and varied career but is… Read More
Holiday Greeting Cards
We have received our first batch of students holiday greeting cards from Artsonia. If you are still looking for greeting cards these are unique. Your child’s artwork is on the front and a personalized message is printed on the inside. They have four templates to choose from. For more information click here.
Animal Drawing: Bush Baby
The Senegal Bushbaby which is a small, nocturnal primate. The name “bush baby” may come either from the animals’ cries or from their appearance. They are agile leapers, and run swiftly along branches. They live in Africa south of the Sahara and nearby islands including Zanzibar. They tend to live in dry woodland regions and… Read More
Animal Drawing: Great Horned Owl
One the favorite birds for students to draw is the owl, in this lesson we are inspired by wildlife artist Robert Bateman. Great Horned Owl does not really have “horns” but tall tufts of feathers. When disturbed, the owl raises the tufts and sits very still so it can blend into the tree bark and… Read More
Holiday Tree Landscape
A perfect project for this time of year is abstract holiday tree landscapes. Materials; 140lb watercolor paper, oil pastels, acrylic paint wash, gel medium, tissue paper and white-out are optionalHow to make Acrylic Paint Wash; Use 2 parts water to one part Acrylic paintMix in gel medium gloss Step #1: Draw a wavy line about… Read More
Animal Drawing: Reindeer
One of my favorite illustrators is Sachiko Umoto, who has several great books on plants, people and animals. I am using her wonderful reindeer for our inspiration. Both male and female reindeer have antlers, which they shed every winter by the males and the spring by the females.Step #1: Draw the head , eyes, nose,… Read More
Getting Started Exercise #105 – Observational Drawing
A exercise that helps me get started drawing is a continuous line observational drawing. One of the most famous continuous line artist is Paul Klee, he loved to do continuous line work of fish, birds, people and cats. For this exercise i am inspired by Paul Klee and use a wooden cat for my drawing…. Read More
Animal Drawing: Sleeping Panda Bear
One of the most requested animals students like to draw is the panda bear. This project is a sleeping panda bear. Step #1: Start with some light pencil guidelines one down the center and one across the middle. Then place a large oval just above the center guideline for the panda’s head.Step #2: Add the… Read More