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Do try this at home!Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-27336520980158622462012-06-15T01:00:00.000-04:002012-06-15T01:12:51.164-04:00Artful Travel: A Sense of Place<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This summer, as people begin to head out for day trips and longer vacations, it's worth thinking about bringing some art materials with you to capture a sense of the place you're visiting. Capturing some images of a new place on a camera is always a good idea, and your photographs can serve as reference for future paintings.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Creating a painting or drawing on site is an ideal way to fix the memory of a beautiful location in your mind. But sometimes even if you bring a very scaled down assortment of art supplies, you may not realistically have the time to paint or draw, and taking a photo might be the most practical way to bring a visual souvenir home. Some of my studio students used their own photographs of places they visited to create wonderful paintings.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Amy made this vibrant acrylic painting based on a photo she took during her family's trip to Hawaii. Makes me wish I was there.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Coincidentally, Matthew's family went to Hawaii at a different time, and he used one of his photographs as reference for his first acrylic painting. Although at first, Matthew was reluctant to switch from drawing to painting, he embraced the materials to create this luscious scene of Hawaii.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The reference for this painting of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Isabella's w</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">as a photograph of a family friend's boat. She made this attractive piece as a gift for the friend. Lucky friend!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Can movies provide inspiration for paintings of places? Why not? In another acrylic painting, Isabella referenced her memory of the truffula trees in the movie <i>The Lorax, </i>based on the Dr. Seuss book. She also added creative color and design elements of her own.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Megan is working on a beautiful acrylic painting of a Cape Cod lighthouse. Since her family tradition is to spend part of their summer vacations together on the Cape, her photograph of this location had special meaning for her. As she began to block in flat areas of color, her painting reminded me of Fairfield Porter's work, and I shared a book of his paintings with her. Seeing this American master's work validated Megan's decision to continue to explore flat color, with some painterly additions. Can't wait to see the finished piece.</span><br />
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<br />Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-85485178837512065162012-01-24T09:28:00.009-05:002012-01-24T09:56:31.816-05:00Wildflowers in Winter<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZQGJpOeAIhU_GRRoUvVY4OJxHaWRuEOxUIunXCVhqPOm_Q0AK5b6Saq5wheRS6K5xQe3QIDGq5U_D91aUro87xFrHJt_dGDcFEyAEnBAKjq7DyeMBgPnKDKAF3KIeIExDc7yHY2nbsM/s1600/%25C2%25A9LeonaFrank_BeachRose.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZQGJpOeAIhU_GRRoUvVY4OJxHaWRuEOxUIunXCVhqPOm_Q0AK5b6Saq5wheRS6K5xQe3QIDGq5U_D91aUro87xFrHJt_dGDcFEyAEnBAKjq7DyeMBgPnKDKAF3KIeIExDc7yHY2nbsM/s400/%25C2%25A9LeonaFrank_BeachRose.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701207799860648386" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I'm really thrilled that my </span><a href="http://www.leonafrank.com/leonafrank.com/wildfl.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Wildflower Paintings</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> are featured this month on Ellen Shapiro's blog, </span><a href="http://dig-it-blog.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Dig It!</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. These oversized acrylic flower paintings are based on visits to Outer Island, one of the Thimble Islands near Branford, CT. I love the way these wildflowers burst with color amid the island's stark beach environment. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>My wildflower paintings are in the windows of Max's Art Supplies in Westport, CT during the month of January. My husband, photographer Richard Frank's photographs are in the windows too. In contrast to my color-filled paintings, his stunning photographs of Outer Island are in black-and-white. If you're in Westport, enjoy the display! </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqp5dFQLZX93_ISBfBOjEfWmWPiTTqUszIyc2zWtGaeSWn4kl2Q626JyjPR00250qfYqCoAXou5hzbcT8NT9JvmyoP3JSN_F_D0hUnI-HH2eXDaFIuYyDMnJRSvRwVQGOBU2iUYdR6ljQ/s400/IMG_6785.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701211886170880642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-25079117912589620692011-11-04T23:52:00.007-04:002011-11-05T15:18:45.066-04:00Training the Eye<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9PgMuzC5klLfMGOxtMnW6JKb5IZIG5JAc39Cwn5R9ZGeg0RI9seOX9LNzyRx_-AA6TNPL7bYBG6H2lEH0lIDrXaH_PnzLju0doi7aCS8mKvpfIri8xlqIEpTGuTK8Nb72aNGZXUzZGk/s1600/Kristhy+drawing+1+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9PgMuzC5klLfMGOxtMnW6JKb5IZIG5JAc39Cwn5R9ZGeg0RI9seOX9LNzyRx_-AA6TNPL7bYBG6H2lEH0lIDrXaH_PnzLju0doi7aCS8mKvpfIri8xlqIEpTGuTK8Nb72aNGZXUzZGk/s200/Kristhy+drawing+1+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671592540667688178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhfXrNyvKhWGq6KzseCRQOJ6tF6N2A20J6I4-2bh9mTFKy0rtPwlh8KCwOD-O4YSxgFFyVg6iHAB73PJwDEv7fUxXAeLflk3cZtTgif1aOxWXWZIjwC8E4oOjLPrYRenJXQFH2U0fmXM/s1600/Kristhy+drawing.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhfXrNyvKhWGq6KzseCRQOJ6tF6N2A20J6I4-2bh9mTFKy0rtPwlh8KCwOD-O4YSxgFFyVg6iHAB73PJwDEv7fUxXAeLflk3cZtTgif1aOxWXWZIjwC8E4oOjLPrYRenJXQFH2U0fmXM/s400/Kristhy+drawing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671357399585828018" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">There's so much to be learned from doing a </span><a href="http://leonasartclass.blogspot.com/2011/10/value-of-white-on-white.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">white-on-white drawing on charcoal-toned paper</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. This exercise really trains the eye to look carefully for differences in value. It's those subtle transitions from dark to light, and vice-versa, that create three-dimensionality in a drawing.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Looking for the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">shapes of shadows</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, not just amorphous shaded "areas" will create credible volume in the objects you draw. The sensitive drawing above was done by Kristhy, a ninth grader. She successfully established a consistent light source, coming from the right, and carefully analyzed the shapes of cast shadows on the tabletop. Notice especially how Kristhy looked for the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">shapes of shadows on the objects</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Kristhy worked on this excellent drawing for several hours - time well spent in training her eye to observe carefully.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJK74Ya2km2A9KotHk7If2yf0pmy0BWFyvFdshbM5HHTyOZ9ETdzF9nt7Hq_ZCpWVxKaLVk8ciwMHMxLjs6uk4NarEjltfrWjwWg5st-t3cjSNt5RD8F8cNeagYFnc10Qs_khfeDaDaBI/s200/Kristhy+drawing+1+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671592539065998994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-58484967918166740962011-11-04T22:14:00.012-04:002011-11-04T23:04:30.403-04:00Revisiting Molly<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In a previous post, I presented drawing-on-toned-paper lesson, and showed Jen's drawing of her Scottish terrier, Molly:</span></div><div><a href="http://leonasartclass.blogspot.com/2011/09/drawing-what-you-lovesketching-scottie.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">http://leonasartclass.blogspot.com/2011/09/drawing-what-you-lovesketching-scottie.html</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Although she was pleased with her results, Jen felt she could go further with her drawing. We both thought the darks could be emphasized more, and Molly's eyes needed to be darker as well. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We also used a nifty tool called an </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/artists-bridge/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">artist's bridge</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. It's a small transparent raised shelf to rest your drawing hand on, instead of leaning directly on your paper. It helps to keep the charcoal from accidentally smudging, & you can still see your work through the clear acrylic bridge.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">With a little more work and thought, Jen was able to give her drawing more impact and depth. There are a couple of important lessons in this process of re-evaluating one's work:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">* Sometimes we need some distance and time to evaluate our work. </span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">* As artists, we need to be open to making improvements or changes in our work.</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL6UVKa0yTJ4N-AMko6bp5QJpXIKlTzy6o9VphwWsPqPhePqbDXd4bkeVBYe3rCBAApx4oIpj3GY8D1zj8nvpdzVibDxS94uorvhfSF78P2wuF6U2U-AajtQj5qTQ8VGgCHri2ykRblaQ/s400/%253Cuntitled%253E+%25286%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671339270957031810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Here's Jen's finished version of the portrait of Molly. Beautiful job, Jen.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-72824810995091156502011-10-22T10:19:00.010-04:002011-10-25T22:39:45.154-04:00Drawing Inspiration<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I recently saw two beautiful drawing exhibits at <a href="http://www.themorgan.org/home.asp">The Morgan Library & Museum</a> in New York. "David, Delacroix and Revolutionary France" consists of 80 drawings from 1789-1852, an extremely fertile period in French art. These incredible works are on loan (only at this venue) from The Louvre until December 31st.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The second exhibit, "Ingres at the Morgan," is a group of The Morgan's holdings of drawings by iconic draftsman Jean-Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), and it's on view until November 27th. The drawings he made as a 13 year old student are astonishing. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The skill demonstrated in all these drawings is phenomenal, and the sensitivity of line, the subtlety of tonal range and mastery of simple media (graphite, chalk, watercolor) are dauntingly magnificent. The drawings live and breathe before one's very eyes. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The exhibits at The Morgan answer the question, "Are drawings done as preparation for paintings?" Well, sometimes they are, but they are undeniably exquisite ends in themselves.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Don't miss this rare opportunity!</span></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-28862642007702448062011-10-17T09:53:00.041-04:002011-10-18T09:28:15.812-04:00The Value of White-On-White<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzS6oI6nTdKErWvOtws0oUPP6kqrh6IIBUIr2JEdld_t2jhLinLbV5Gz68jQ0rUqDTg2CLAc1XlB7e9ZmGICDI4Y8Jy_IQ_DLmxJjKDBOqDPX2aQkuSIu8HTe6Ies-edpwrBmpzx9b9NA/s1600/%253Cuntitled%253E.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzS6oI6nTdKErWvOtws0oUPP6kqrh6IIBUIr2JEdld_t2jhLinLbV5Gz68jQ0rUqDTg2CLAc1XlB7e9ZmGICDI4Y8Jy_IQ_DLmxJjKDBOqDPX2aQkuSIu8HTe6Ies-edpwrBmpzx9b9NA/s400/%253Cuntitled%253E.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664490987510690418" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In previous posts, I've written about the process of creating a toned-paper charcoal drawing. </span><a href="http://leonasartclass.blogspot.com/2011/08/drawing-animals-kittens-whales-giraffes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">High school students made animal drawings</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, and </span><a href="http://leonasartclass.blogspot.com/2011/09/drawing-what-you-lovesketching-scottie.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Jen drew her Scotty dog, Molly</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, by first applying charcoal all over the paper, and then drawing lines on top of that layer with soft charcoal. Next, tones or values of gray were added and blended, and a kneaded eraser was used to remove charcoal to gradually create lighter values or whites.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I love teaching this flexible method of drawing to both children and adults, because it's so easy to make changes in your drawing this way. It's a thoughtful process of making judgements about the "darkness" and "lightness" you want to show. Sometimes the color of an object makes it confusing as to how the light source is affecting it. That's why I like this technique of drawing groups of </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">white</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> objects on a </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">white</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> cloth. It helps the artist concentrate on light and shadow, and therefore helps to achieve three-dimensionality. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>"How do I make it look real?" There are no fancy tricks. It's all about taking your time to make careful observations, critical judgements and keeping an open mind. My students often spend several hours working on white-on-white drawings, and they're invariably happy with the results. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">WHITE-ON-WHITE DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Materials:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">White drawing paper of good quality, 16"x20" or 18"x24"</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="ttp://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-and-newton-vine-and-willow-charcoal-packs/">Soft willow charcoal</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-kneaded-rubber-erasers/">Kneaded eraser</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Paper towels</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/blue-label-workable-fixatif/">Spray fixative</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Procedure:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1. Set up a group of white objects on a table with strong light from a lamp on one side. Consider using white eggs, white cups or bowls, white boxes, etc., and arrange them on a white cloth with a white background.</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2. What to look for before you begin: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">*Notice how the shapes of the shadows form around the objects and lead your eye from one thing to the next. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">*Notice how it's the value (degree of darkness) that separates one object from another, not dark "outlines." </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">*Be open to seeing not only the shadows cast on the tabletop, but also the shadows on the actual objects. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, fantasy;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3. Now tone your paper: using the side of a short piece of charcoal, make broad, dark strokes on the paper, evenly covering the whole surface. It helps to work on top of a pad of paper for smooth application.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">4. Using a paper towel, gently smooth and blend the charcoal as evenly as possible all over the paper. If too much charcoal is removed, just apply more, and smooth it again.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">5. Draw light lines with your charcoal, and make decisions and changes as you go, always comparing the size and placement of drawn objects to what you actually see in front of you.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">6. Start putting in large areas of darks where you see then in the set-up. Keep comparing and varying the degree of darkness to approximate as closely as possible what you see. Sometimes you need to do more looking than drawing!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">7. "Pull out" any light areas you see, using your finger tips or your eraser. You can squeeze the kneaded eraser into pointed or knife-edged shapes to erase small areas that are hard to reach with fingers.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">8. You can work back and forth from dark to light and vice-versa, until you are finished. When all your objects look consistently lit from one side, and all the shadows are consistently cast on the opposite side, your drawing will look convincingly three-dimensional.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">9. In a well ventilated area, or outside, spray your drawing lightly with fixative to prevent smudging.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; font-family:Georgia, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I can't overemphasize how important it is to allow yourself the time to really </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">look</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> at your set-up of objects and be open to changing your mind about your drawing, or comparing </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">degrees of darkness</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. Keep looking!</span></span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNy2bmv-GuEZjdbeL8pBkr7tcNdeIj1sIt7D-ySBTiEDLcfgOnOa6ZSOlHC4IjIxbEBR21fk4CHS2bcYL7Voo_1uWu_2txZefKtFNWOcLc28hxHWtsHlIs-W_GsoPPPKQ4e0iMbR0YOM/s400/%253Cuntitled%253E+%25285%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664509940695337186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Amy with her white-on-white drawing - beautiful work!</span></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-26754239844120477262011-09-24T22:30:00.022-04:002011-09-25T23:31:08.739-04:00Drawing What You Love/Sketching Scottie<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZdBuuMZgzeBdQywgvNFM-8Zt656Z_J1B9AmDVm-A1nD1SV7YV65lmY99SlD0CLeGPIqcM8Sx97g2HvX672UlzA9OAX52sZRuFf_O0CUazWoQi4vTIPqbCEi7c5Aa0AzeUC7HT3xh3LI/s1600/IMG_3932.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZdBuuMZgzeBdQywgvNFM-8Zt656Z_J1B9AmDVm-A1nD1SV7YV65lmY99SlD0CLeGPIqcM8Sx97g2HvX672UlzA9OAX52sZRuFf_O0CUazWoQi4vTIPqbCEi7c5Aa0AzeUC7HT3xh3LI/s400/IMG_3932.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656124219371168802" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">When Jen wanted to make a drawing of her delightful Scottish terrier, Molly, I suggested she use a photograph of her dog for reference. We worked with the same toned paper technique I taught to a group of high school students in my </span><a href="http://leonasartclass.blogspot.com/2011/08/drawing-animals-kittens-whales-giraffes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Drawing Animals</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> lesson. </span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">After toning her paper, Jen drew Molly's features with charcoal lines. Then she established all the darkest shapes on Molly's face by making intuitive repeated bold strokes within those areas, suggesting fur. She achieved beautifully loose movement and texture with this approach. Jen also used her kneaded eraser to remove the charcoal in selected areas of her drawing, establishing lighter tones, as well as near-whites. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Jen's close familiarity with her dog contributed meaning and enthusiasm to the process of drawing Molly. When you decide what to draw, think about using something or someone close to you as your subject. Try using this charcoal-toned paper technique to draw animals, people, landscapes or still lifes. It's a very forgiving process that allows for easy modifications and changes. To change a line, just rub it out with your finger or a paper towel, and redraw it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I really love drawing with charcoal, & I created a series of </span><a href="http://www.leonafrank.com/leonafrank.com/drwg.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">large drawings of fruits and vegetables</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, including the charcoal diptych drawing, "</span><a href="http://www.leonafrank.com/leonafrank.com/thrpepdip.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Three Peppers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">." I'm thrilled that based on this drawing, I was recently awarded a solo exhibition at John Slade Ely House New Haven in September 2012!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here are the steps for making a toned paper charcoal drawing:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">TONED PAPER DRAWING</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Materials:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">soft willow charcoal in 1 1/2" lengths</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">white drawing paper</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">kneaded eraser</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">paper towels</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">photograph for reference, optional</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">spray fixative</span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Procedure:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1. Using the side of your charcoal, make broad, dark strokes on the paper, covering the whole surface. It helps to work on top of a pad of paper for smooth application.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2. Using a paper towel, gently smooth and blend the charcoal as evenly as possible all over the paper. If too much charcoal is removed, just apply more, and smooth it again.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3. Draw the basic shapes of your subject, and fill in the dark areas with charcoal. You can blend and lighten any areas with your finger or paper towel. Also, use your kneaded eraser to "pull out" charcoal in order to create very light areas. Keep adding darks, middle tones and lights, to establish a three-dimensional representation of your subject.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">4. In a well ventilated area, lightly spray the fixative on your drawing to prevent smudging.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"Molly" by Jen</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXWozF-JFu3SQ10McDSf8DwxPYVQc_xMh-LYNBYjJdgo27GOX6gNVGrxrXJKoqH0gxDWbnxKOhxu9JF0sAt6RPrHpPqtQMlXYYQXVDh_pu2d7fMLT7T-QY6WfOZhTpEXLvIngVfRcWtA/s400/IMG_3916.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656125627545199234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-72849714839453964842011-09-14T22:59:00.024-04:002011-09-15T23:38:54.001-04:00"Painting" with Tissue Paper<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5MiruM7xNTQLRUz9BxqbnnRp04QmS938kcBoMpgJkulMTI_P4gCqsB2U7mUKIHQCXW_8gpm3yg_Rt6_YU82vOSAo6PFUSr7fj48wM6OT-ToOHW0UWCsBDDgNuOadgAJdUsRRr9E7wb8/s1600/IMG_9282.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5MiruM7xNTQLRUz9BxqbnnRp04QmS938kcBoMpgJkulMTI_P4gCqsB2U7mUKIHQCXW_8gpm3yg_Rt6_YU82vOSAo6PFUSr7fj48wM6OT-ToOHW0UWCsBDDgNuOadgAJdUsRRr9E7wb8/s400/IMG_9282.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652660345035329858" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This wonderful technique combines drawing, bleeding tissue paper and </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/elmers-glue-all/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">glue</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> to create a colorful one of a kind painting. You can find two different kinds of colored art tissue paper in art supply stores. One type keeps its color when wet, and the other type "bleeds" its color out when wet. Using </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/spectra-deluxe-art-tissue/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">bleeding tissue paper</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> for this project will allow the colors to run and blend into each other in beautifully unpredictable ways. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">You can see my video lesson on Tissue Paper Painting here: <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwICGuREYAU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwICGuREYAU</a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here's how you make one. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">TISSUE PAPER PAINTING</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Materials:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">white recycled mat board or cardboard, 9"x12" or larger</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">pencil with eraser</span></div><div><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-fine-point-marker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Thick black permanent Sharpie pen</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/spectra-deluxe-art-tissue/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Bleeding tissue paper</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, assorted colors, torn into small pieces</span></div><div><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/elmers-glue-all/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">White glue</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Old brush</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Small recycled plastic container for water</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Water</span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Procedure:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1. Cover your work surface or table with a plastic tablecloth or newspaper to protect it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2. Using your pencil, do a line drawing on the white board, keeping your lines simple and bold. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3. Go over the pencil lines with a thick Sharpie pen. Erase any stray pencil lines.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">4. In your plastic container, make a mixture of 2/3 glue and 1/3 water. Stir with a brush.</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">5. Working a small area at a time, paint the glue mixture onto the board, apply a small piece of the bleeding tissue paper on top of the glue, and paint another coat of glue on top of the tissue. The pieces of tissue should overlap, creating transparent mixed colors, and the colors will also bleed into each other and onto the white board. Allow your tissue shapes to fall outside the black lines once in a while. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">6. Continue this process, until you have covered most of the board with colored tissue. If you wish, some white spaces may be left uncolored. When the glue mixture is wet, the colors may appear cloudy, but once it's dry, it will look clear. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwI4zR1jh2a8pZm_PalksDL6sO16DorKhPOjLU7-DqSHhkiL1cCQw4zShshEnMhJJFgZD1o0TSHyNSfXI6TvfUyohnIxOejZAdTLr66QezBPqfBk2alUAHq8pQ4FJRGSebtgbs9LY0BW0/s200/IMG_9982.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652658094473179730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div>7. Don't forget to wash the glue mixture out of your brush very thoroughly.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">8. Allow the board to dry overnight. If thin boards buckle when dry, they can be flattened by placing the completely dry board under some heavy books for a couple of days. You may want to mount your "painting" on a larger board of a contrasting color to frame it for display. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Graham's Tissue Paper Paintin</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">g</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYmR6eiZjhkqCZ5n2t_GORZq7i4NoHrJzujOWLnVSdXPdoNqh0aYBA7yFwkdZuVII45dAGaoeTRe-CWEBCS80qKtHRHXX999JkUSyHf7Watl-EhsqoI2rKku02VyzW7BYQe8WH23BXx4/s200/IMG_9067.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652659553335171906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTZ7EXvtMKWp9TT4rUMSZ1-2QU4enO6DcC-7gNW6aFvtmy_wFrym3g3YV3QiqEueB5w-ZMyxLs9loeOU-uQiPnmBVX6exA99HPVy7TclCFa1Vp3VkFv13n0vslzFyBe3U27CnHVCOnNU/s400/IMG_9146+%25281%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652666923668260578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-88127208231012927752011-08-28T21:25:00.015-04:002011-08-29T21:59:13.521-04:00Under the Sea - Watercolor Resist<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFUDHd0fvPi7LccHtE7i7kw2dG5DeNY8ANijHq3asZPI8ORss-MxAli7ggPeAoIt4YM9LvTqAp6dj2xgV6mpcLfveQ74pl60f5YmZZk8mDwUyP6vLP5fFm0IUEX5F6s8XbCXe51eozug/s1600/IMG_3220.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFUDHd0fvPi7LccHtE7i7kw2dG5DeNY8ANijHq3asZPI8ORss-MxAli7ggPeAoIt4YM9LvTqAp6dj2xgV6mpcLfveQ74pl60f5YmZZk8mDwUyP6vLP5fFm0IUEX5F6s8XbCXe51eozug/s400/IMG_3220.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646092561530769938" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><div>
<br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was a pleasure working with seven year old Rachel last week on an "Under the Sea" watercolor resist painting. Rachel's concentration and inclusion of detail paid off in the beautiful results she achieved. Brava, Rachel! </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here's how we did it:</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">UNDER THE SEA WATERCOLOR RESIST</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Materials:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Watercolor paper, approx 11"x15"</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sakura-cray-pas-junior-artist-oil-pastels/">Oil pastels</a>, select any light and bright colors, except for dark blue</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Blue <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-liquid-watercolor/">liquid watercolor</a> paint</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Thick watercolor brush</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Water container & water</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Water spray bottle, optional</span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Procedure:
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<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1. Using <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sakura-cray-pas-junior-artist-oil-pastels/">oil pastels</a>, draw an imaginary underwater scene, including any of the following: fish, whales, sharks, crabs, eels, sand, seaweed, coral, bubbles... and use imaginary colors and patterns.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2. Make your lines bold and solid by pressing hard as you draw, and go over your lines a second time to make a thick layer of oil pastel on the paper. Be sure to leave some areas on your paper white.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3. Dip your brush into the <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-liquid-watercolor/">liquid watercolor</a>, and let it gently glide right over your drawing. You'll notice that your bright oil pastels lines </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">resist </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">the watercolor, and will pop out from the watercolor wash. Use plenty of paint, and allow puddles to form and dry in place.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">4. While the paint is still damp, you can create interesting patterns by using the water spray bottle to squirt a few random sprays on your painting. (Don't overdo this step, as too much water will dilute your blue paint.)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">5. Allow your painting to dry flat.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
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<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOv_yRrGlNA8rRF7uH1102ainKlVKBcAqeC7M_HOMGJtieIluxrVZiPIDltlKpslN7av9Xcp7Rxl3Qa8yDiSisU4NP-yNb3FkiJDkxK_QN2j0831Jh0AywECkSFJQ4xcFcDkbLIILkvU/s400/IMG_3182.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646092883655662450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNT7X1CkbPRrIcUXJWSldfw3Z2lfN0BdTDBvtJ0SPnbF2aIVxhBtuKm__gUHf0cf28_tbrl8_RNlDnrXxNhuo4stYayhn8sXTMfHz3XxuYdqFa9POZShBfNsq_XX0AhWDwpbKYMUToEHI/s400/IMG_3223.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646093130974050162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div></span></div></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-83218880766080372072011-08-08T12:43:00.005-04:002011-08-08T14:41:35.818-04:00Wonderful Exhibition/Two Sisters<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I saw a great exhibition at </span><a href="http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/exhibitions/conecollection"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Jewish Museum</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> in New York City, called "Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore." This is a show of over fifty modern paintings that were collected by Dr. Claribel & Miss Etta Cone, including works by Matisse, Picasso, Cezanne, van Gogh and Gauguin. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">At the time that these two visionary collectors amassed their collection, avant-garde art was not yet appreciated or understood by the general public. The Cone sisters acquired their art by buying directly from the artists in their Paris studios in the early 1900's, and developed professional relationships with the artists they patronized. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's fascinating to see what the Cone sisters bought to display in their home for their own enjoyment. Of course the collection now has enormous value, and has been donated to the Baltimore Museum of Art, where the two women were raised and lived as adults.
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<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Exhibit will be on view at </span><a href="http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/exhibitions/conecollection"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Jewish Museum</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> until September 25th, 2011. You won't want to miss it.</span></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-20924536024299043852011-08-08T11:01:00.017-04:002011-08-08T14:40:31.550-04:00Drawing Animals: Kittens & Whales & Giraffes, Oh My!<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBUp467wQnIy6zC3MkVy5XBZbeNpr8o3R7GS0sMuBjmvuY-YDmyOLZq06at6MLLvtERAA7JE-DEP8pPouCP1nYyWwvsPCWVQhEcnN0xICPN1qSi7tm2VNXGGU1217_hHujDHZMtBOO2c/s1600/IMG_2579.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBUp467wQnIy6zC3MkVy5XBZbeNpr8o3R7GS0sMuBjmvuY-YDmyOLZq06at6MLLvtERAA7JE-DEP8pPouCP1nYyWwvsPCWVQhEcnN0xICPN1qSi7tm2VNXGGU1217_hHujDHZMtBOO2c/s400/IMG_2579.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638552050517058178" /></a>
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Last week I taught a "How to Draw Animals" lesson to a group of high school students. Most of the students provided their own reference photographs to work from. Having the students copy their reference materials, would have produced acceptable results, but I wanted the students to get the most mileage out of this one-day project, and go beyond copying.</span></div></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">First, I discussed and demonstrated how to look for the main shapes of a subject, whether it's an object in a still life, a landscape or an animal. I advised them to look for and establish the shape of the animal's largest part first (usually its body), and draw an abstract shape, such as a rectangle or oval to approximate it. Then, keeping aware of relative size, distances apart and gesture, the other body parts could be added as general abstract shapes as well. I explained that while developing the drawing, the artists would be able to keep refining their judgements to make appropriate changes, as they gradually added detail.</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Next I introduced the students to the process of working with </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-and-newton-vine-and-willow-charcoal-packs/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">vine charcoal</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/design-eraser-multi-pack/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">kneaded erasers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> on white paper toned with charcoal. First each student covered his/her paper with a layer of dark tone, using soft vine charcoal. This was smoothed over lightly with a paper towel. Then, using the same charcoal sticks, they drew the basic shapes for their animals. As the drawings progressed, I showed the artists how to use their erasers as drawing tools to "pull out" whites from the paper, and to blend grays. Erasers could also be used to add light strokes for background texture or fur. Fingers were also very useful for blending, adding and subtracting values and practically "sculpting" the darks and lights. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">None of the students had used this drawing approach before, and all found it satisfyingly forgiving, effective and fun. Many of the artists were pleasantly surprised with their results, and parents and other adults were surprised at the sophisticated level of work that was accomplished in only two hours. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You can use this technique of initially toning the paper to draw an animal, a portrait, a still life, a landscape, a seascape or an abstract fantasy. Your fingers and eraser will be a mess, but you can always clean up, and I think you'll really enjoy the results.</span></div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Students' Drawings</span></b></div><div>
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<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSGU5PJXW8EWmwvaBS4zbZkPrei-xNNZnm-aL115mWJg_rGNLz3EsAlvp1KQgLfP_2uvhJoZu7cbi8IhLDX1kyNCANchdsst_-8tkKSeA1cuT5jORiq-CxqjExNOqBUdkpR3kWrm4sZE/s400/IMG_2629.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638552609173725858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px; " /></span></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-61935903905891967082011-07-09T12:35:00.012-04:002011-07-09T13:23:29.714-04:00Middle School Artists - Old Friends<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ayzXF02J2LpVsOevABGf4genwZW5pNBVtKfKt2n3hWaqD1WUwxsrRe0Eg2mNrsqaKTs_ElujC0LU3frX4xuzpcTX-zXIK2SQsiMj1fgWEz2dHQ4SubosRbE4wQ8Dn9Bnn7Ywasbv0t8/s1600/IMG_1471.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ayzXF02J2LpVsOevABGf4genwZW5pNBVtKfKt2n3hWaqD1WUwxsrRe0Eg2mNrsqaKTs_ElujC0LU3frX4xuzpcTX-zXIK2SQsiMj1fgWEz2dHQ4SubosRbE4wQ8Dn9Bnn7Ywasbv0t8/s400/IMG_1471.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627398501269688866" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was great to work with three middle school students I knew from prior teaching experience, who came to the studio to paint and draw. Isabella and Olivia worked on acrylic still life paintings from observation, while Adlai drew with Conte (hard chalk) pencils, from imagination.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Isabella's painting is an inclusive composition of the studio set-up, while Olivia's is a stylized and closely cropped approach. Adlai's fascinating and skillful drawings refer to Greek and Roman warriors and mythical beasts. The studio was alive with their creativity!<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It's always a privilege to observe and nurture the intellectual and artistic growth of young artists, as I did with these three maturing students. What a delight to reunite with old friends.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2Kx9Ev5oNiYKSB8fCNWNhYCjPAy_QUTOq5TwYTVkEvwngK3VsYoqP3LlnMUGcd5En6M8_65Lx8GXsn0YCebrI1VPpPIkN6a3c5nTye93puvzsp54jEerYI7YTUvEJSfAZ9BXQzl5t6A/s400/IMG_1488.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627398991897955602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYO2P0rFLddqz6P9yX0ibH_Mux1KLst6PoP7f_VLUkjzyNCi7faEC-0MwhvbsJy34LyfIcxgAJc4RKdEMO0nbUAggmek9M-ZE9BEusAbwlr1j2S45kGpStt1uF9siBsMu4kqchlCxG-yY/s400/IMG_1462.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627398989459321154" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDit8tQ-j1t273nGapCSL6udoLsUyacSfPs961J3Cq1yd9-SE3cdF4hqvboyQJQX1cuX7wdvGuT2Htt_6fRIBG_L923fFl8UZYGGF_GsEfMsBnZKmTbTbMciQlUHP9GBGb_fVcL4bxMjc/s400/IMG_1494.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627401650114482610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SO6huTIkO4rWnqZgW-RUwltN-KrD64ML4lUwilg_-RSUjYqlpl-u_QgDxG0Ii39JUUGpvAmeZeqJ_6etTYzTi4IRHj0zGvdPh5LbhLZVJ-pdFwj65Hmag0uj8Bj7M0rUAJ5sl7_AQbc/s200/IMG_1481.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627404019626628370" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " /></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyU2TmM1zow729YNQyRlIydGtSr_OQavpoOWTdNRlMspPSEnIRJLgak9UIj7F91NJalwrf4pq3DJmsWeOv7JGJBWrzEAN9eU39hc7rRT3wIoM8qmwhQAcvc0MlJ1NOVC1-gszwSarhoY/s200/IMG_1468.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627403743171806498" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " /></span></span></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-38233440400000057602011-07-09T11:36:00.012-04:002011-08-29T21:56:40.440-04:00Mother & Daughter: Painting Together<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDq3E0-5NOnt_sNJPXKe2zT5VkcZBHTMf6zDCSjxgpboD_l8-0W8uVh1u_5DTGW6j9px9x846xuBNdqmw-gaZf2AtwJga-s1nGY8OqY6nOhs8FOoaVKEZUzYiesc8r1GWHCpmQKqLcwrY/s200/IMG_9682.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627381792432205922" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfL_B8SqZVkQl5PL_BkErNp_xu_np14q_ZUFbAuyZZzJu5BoF23y_jHoCzuYwIQs5zt1zDVAcfN4MJPFhTqyjVCn_QwLgpSnsw2jbKWWaHSbIWideLWYphOlmmEnnqYWWtFtJNay0Hmo/s1600/IMG_9685.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfL_B8SqZVkQl5PL_BkErNp_xu_np14q_ZUFbAuyZZzJu5BoF23y_jHoCzuYwIQs5zt1zDVAcfN4MJPFhTqyjVCn_QwLgpSnsw2jbKWWaHSbIWideLWYphOlmmEnnqYWWtFtJNay0Hmo/s200/IMG_9685.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627381792297045810" /></a>
<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Inwha and her daughter, Shira, each painted the same still life set up over a series of art lessons in my studio. Although they both painted from </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">observation, each created her own unique version of the set-up. Inwha chose to paint it in a vertical format, and Shira's was a horizontal, and their color schemes differed as well. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It's a real joy to see the successful expression of individuality in art. It's an affirmation of the multitude of ways art can be done. I couldn't help but notice how Inwha and Shira expressed genuine respect and admiration for each other's abilities and work. "Mom, how did you get that color?" "Shira, I love the color you made for the pitcher."</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Brava to Inwha and Shira!</span></div><div>
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<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlo-3PWjCpNi-xfc-7i6k5NyClmBf9wyk4uy_T8z9Hnfy9tmi6DCrKTjfSoq1D4Cf3VReRrDTnxDa0b8ArGlTEoHC0MkYlRoXZSAmZ4lINZK4CBrq6qt90uxOl5Dh3n9Kakko1xluoGg/s320/IMG_8663.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627385623425333122" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhe9objWvG6RC8lQA7HEMUzB1encyh0vbvRhQTBMP7Kx6U6yzYTqOErJ03Y77K62ExzJtS76bSpQpn9iURKv9PhLp2QMoWJs8vJayo66t8nRIXgETjEbhjFVu0WQbWnz3YctOt4_mwUUU/s400/IMG_1229.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627384049725646546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 288px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">by Shira</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
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<br /></div>Last week, Isabella and her father, Goran, took an art lesson together at my studio. This father/daughter team have bonded over exploring the art process together for many years. While they worked with me in the studio, the respect and love they have for each other was obvious. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Isabella worked on an acrylics still life painting from observation, while Goran did a powerful charcoal drawing based on a childhood memory. They worked independently, but also supported each other's efforts, as they shared a creative moment together. </span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">At the end of the lesson, Goran paid me a high compliment when he said, "Thank you for transporting me to a different place." Art has the potential to take us on wonderful journeys. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zMAtdLcYVgVUvGOJZY2cW5Lzpp50j1XPhC8nDrQf9s9kccz1cRorLuhnaeuftOfTe1AQUoYrln-osacTExFpIbCpV2pae4WTDL8CAykQyDiOQN9kbeMG1NBGWn-yO9jjA-ZD1S41gAM/s1600/IMG_1239.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zMAtdLcYVgVUvGOJZY2cW5Lzpp50j1XPhC8nDrQf9s9kccz1cRorLuhnaeuftOfTe1AQUoYrln-osacTExFpIbCpV2pae4WTDL8CAykQyDiOQN9kbeMG1NBGWn-yO9jjA-ZD1S41gAM/s400/IMG_1239.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627160784633853490" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD83ksh9uQdYXNSfUc10vkqRYFFYAeAmeqlot9uTsdfFPvzPVWGoR6EdWxJaV-iVftunfKjiSU0yVjpa-NexwCc1UcGkL1akcPpMkd74X5pGOHxl_dR5IMEVjiZgbAIZmLhsxZNJGfhiE/s1600/IMG_1266.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD83ksh9uQdYXNSfUc10vkqRYFFYAeAmeqlot9uTsdfFPvzPVWGoR6EdWxJaV-iVftunfKjiSU0yVjpa-NexwCc1UcGkL1akcPpMkd74X5pGOHxl_dR5IMEVjiZgbAIZmLhsxZNJGfhiE/s400/IMG_1266.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627161112017787378" style="cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px; " /></a></div></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-82220658187708971192011-06-24T15:19:00.052-04:002011-07-31T23:26:16.829-04:00Summery Tube Sculptures<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs88by5W_8StEBm4jV-zI7U8Ko9DyyFH4IuOk6oyk9yEqE6E5FC0H8ZIXB0ypv3nLHFsKjfJtxXLLFfiUq4ew1SKMhKfql5njyqfhFWsZVha3mIghMWzss5NEEjbYkfe4LkwPuhLJUKgY/s1600/IMG_1130.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs88by5W_8StEBm4jV-zI7U8Ko9DyyFH4IuOk6oyk9yEqE6E5FC0H8ZIXB0ypv3nLHFsKjfJtxXLLFfiUq4ew1SKMhKfql5njyqfhFWsZVha3mIghMWzss5NEEjbYkfe4LkwPuhLJUKgY/s320/IMG_1130.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621981283408656738" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This week I taught a series of art lessons to a small group of Lower Elementary students. Our focus was on cardboard tube sculptures, and we also made colorful sun catchers and collages to welcome summer. The directions for making cardboard tube sculptures are below, and you can see how to make sun catchers in <a href="http://leonasartclass.blogspot.com/2011/05/here-comes-sun-catcher.html">my May 15, 2011 post</a>.</span><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">CARDBOARD TUBE SCULPTURES</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Materials:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Recycled cardboard tubes from paper towels or toilet tissue</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Recycled corrugated cardboard for base</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Scissors</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">White glue</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Masking tape</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Acrylic gesso & an old paintbrush</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Acrylic paints</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Paint brushes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Water container</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Assorted decorative craft items (felt, buttons, googly eyes, etc.)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Procedure:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1.</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Think of an invented creature, an animal, a person or a thing you'd like to make using tubes. Decide what is the biggest or main part of what you're making, and begin construction with that part. Decide if your sculpture will need a cardboard base in order to stand on its own. If your sculpture has 4 legs, it will probably stand by itself, and won't need a base.</span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTqb36jwd8DRHVr8ZvTsMu7y4OcKVjoUmyygx7NQZHl5GJtuyosgyA4-BS4_geUZXWgoIdCmNJgFAtJelC1xJ2mzKrRDKMsyLk8OR_bVW_8tVbKMF37ORkdXFl8l1R7wFRdAiXdM9r-JI/s1600/IMG_9958.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div><div></div><div><div><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dapMPpDHmXfhk_FNo4VQm9duWsZQv6cp1367Ca9r9r5EOaUfPmyN0fPKPs4BEl3kmrroPjaKCiDLQfdUg_oUBiT1dIS7XjAHPXER3Hk1maXmSTAHk-VPWrdEXjcuihdC0V4KSTn8A7s/s320/IMG_9957.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621898440738990146" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTqb36jwd8DRHVr8ZvTsMu7y4OcKVjoUmyygx7NQZHl5GJtuyosgyA4-BS4_geUZXWgoIdCmNJgFAtJelC1xJ2mzKrRDKMsyLk8OR_bVW_8tVbKMF37ORkdXFl8l1R7wFRdAiXdM9r-JI/s1600/IMG_9958.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTqb36jwd8DRHVr8ZvTsMu7y4OcKVjoUmyygx7NQZHl5GJtuyosgyA4-BS4_geUZXWgoIdCmNJgFAtJelC1xJ2mzKrRDKMsyLk8OR_bVW_8tVbKMF37ORkdXFl8l1R7wFRdAiXdM9r-JI/s320/IMG_9958.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621899872956478882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2. Cut 1/2" long slits about 1/2" apart all around the bottom circumference of a cardboard tube. Bend the slits out to make tabs for gluing. Slits may also be cut in the ends of tubes to fit one inside the other. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3. Apply a dot of glue to each tab and press into place either on the outside of another tube or onto the base. Apply strips of masking tape over all glued tabs; long strips of tape should extend from tubes onto other tubes or onto the base. (All tape needs to stay in place and will not be removed.)</span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgateVYth_ySOtRI53c8gxXoxYsXSDYHyOjzujlrlyVns02svly7008UDXUiiODQGbQmTR_CtDenPr3aDmUBT5H6ZcnPUlJfHTEOnnfQtHcfXJ7qxtN3OnngTo4d9CTcr4WPGmtiiiVQ/s1600/IMG_0990.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgateVYth_ySOtRI53c8gxXoxYsXSDYHyOjzujlrlyVns02svly7008UDXUiiODQGbQmTR_CtDenPr3aDmUBT5H6ZcnPUlJfHTEOnnfQtHcfXJ7qxtN3OnngTo4d9CTcr4WPGmtiiiVQ/s320/IMG_0990.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621903338214950162" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">4. The next day, when the glue has set, paint a thin, even coat of white gesso over your entire sculpture, including the base, and allow to dry overnight.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-e27FVp6s1eNMAwfVm8ZxwKVyD7ynAhkNMnAJSC9bWQvkG-nEXMZy6jGAE9jBsozYQALytnWvy6N1oZkp7_BPxc28OoDPtlxzptv0wAkR6NMgAqrmr0sDK0XIIoTzFsfRzeh-wpCan1c/s1600/IMG_1066.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-e27FVp6s1eNMAwfVm8ZxwKVyD7ynAhkNMnAJSC9bWQvkG-nEXMZy6jGAE9jBsozYQALytnWvy6N1oZkp7_BPxc28OoDPtlxzptv0wAkR6NMgAqrmr0sDK0XIIoTzFsfRzeh-wpCan1c/s320/IMG_1066.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621907399722495282" style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19oEOERBb7h2kbF16niMn500FTeHV2G5-RrCqm9OxBjiFWdFXL9Igk2lPbwtjgRWoW1sNM93wpUTqTs2FEn7yBrrTyp8Q_1vGRPFUXpn0_kMqD258_g9klXbVHiGZLBNCbDOFpH6NhoE/s1600/IMG_1062.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19oEOERBb7h2kbF16niMn500FTeHV2G5-RrCqm9OxBjiFWdFXL9Igk2lPbwtjgRWoW1sNM93wpUTqTs2FEn7yBrrTyp8Q_1vGRPFUXpn0_kMqD258_g9klXbVHiGZLBNCbDOFpH6NhoE/s320/IMG_1062.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621907398217884642" style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iSzJSDWN8BJfFMkMHr4ONargKoVG7e3g6kEP8NCVyYmuly2Uo4xllMNXiDiv4Ig5NfQ91ZLxdwUaPR2KhK0tyI9xapC5yM4Ig867_BNaz_ic7ToYwWyfHaX-wKQLnBoMt8Gty9FksC8/s320/IMG_1058.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621908543853364674" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQKbZ7JBDmdVz8NtNrDW-7VEIhLi0LjuqcZWT7YA4ALB2_pX8QhKzrp-uj5uVMsWKZ5wsgtEOKrS2Ai2Jhppt8B_zdm4CvfwMEcxSg3CX0dWkYPvyYv8mNp_NJwmVOdcfFJ6Dbmo0z8ps/s1600/IMG_1087.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQKbZ7JBDmdVz8NtNrDW-7VEIhLi0LjuqcZWT7YA4ALB2_pX8QhKzrp-uj5uVMsWKZ5wsgtEOKrS2Ai2Jhppt8B_zdm4CvfwMEcxSg3CX0dWkYPvyYv8mNp_NJwmVOdcfFJ6Dbmo0z8ps/s320/IMG_1087.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621982900716383026" style="cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 216px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDQ7LfOMORPG9uVuEY26dmfAAiOWcbRe9CQs4ATIholOxh9A2h7fE5X1nGje_t8DG_PoYYDZrDHbD_WORkmw735sWKLExaO4SglytRaFXjTrxVUcno-srhFUeEfQOePELiqGQ2FQM4Yg/s1600/IMG_1140.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDQ7LfOMORPG9uVuEY26dmfAAiOWcbRe9CQs4ATIholOxh9A2h7fE5X1nGje_t8DG_PoYYDZrDHbD_WORkmw735sWKLExaO4SglytRaFXjTrxVUcno-srhFUeEfQOePELiqGQ2FQM4Yg/s320/IMG_1140.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621982899297263666" style="cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 216px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">5. On the following day, paint your sculpture with realistic or fantasy colors, and allow to dry again.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KR5S_lOE1pZ3C7GIm6ea8CtHg0TyZvKZIgj-b2t0XTzkBuAg83LN4DjSC26huD66WYAyuzdvAOZQ3NXeu9WiWlWgdgrIshK_oR5h7g1YN_JooI5V5fcNy7fA0EuQ02otGByh9HiMCw8/s1600/IMG_1122.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KR5S_lOE1pZ3C7GIm6ea8CtHg0TyZvKZIgj-b2t0XTzkBuAg83LN4DjSC26huD66WYAyuzdvAOZQ3NXeu9WiWlWgdgrIshK_oR5h7g1YN_JooI5V5fcNy7fA0EuQ02otGByh9HiMCw8/s320/IMG_1122.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621910595010650690" style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTmIX7Y7dKRh2daaQ8K4BXpyfrTd3ZVYsGFnDvlrz0zpMcWv82hBnM328cpvCqEM1CkBBXlBY7WMF_CUcfFSRtmmkBqbQ2WuphepmbqVc6ifIrrBAjvitxLJc-r-FkWUXzAik1e62G6Y/s1600/IMG_1129.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTmIX7Y7dKRh2daaQ8K4BXpyfrTd3ZVYsGFnDvlrz0zpMcWv82hBnM328cpvCqEM1CkBBXlBY7WMF_CUcfFSRtmmkBqbQ2WuphepmbqVc6ifIrrBAjvitxLJc-r-FkWUXzAik1e62G6Y/s320/IMG_1129.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621910584896747522" style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5ZRzNY6NypY__8mrW1ihhvBgW69nj4zOuIkZAYvc8Gd_YHEHbIMClxNBMwuzPogjRw1dpU1AnDdyUYaomi6sHT9RJOM1xpl0284BKc2Nbtldi-O1yzd71pBa17s7DZc5q2WwXePQOvM/s1600/IMG_1119.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5ZRzNY6NypY__8mrW1ihhvBgW69nj4zOuIkZAYvc8Gd_YHEHbIMClxNBMwuzPogjRw1dpU1AnDdyUYaomi6sHT9RJOM1xpl0284BKc2Nbtldi-O1yzd71pBa17s7DZc5q2WwXePQOvM/s320/IMG_1119.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621910581304078578" style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">6. Glue on any decorative collage or craft items, such as fabric, buttons, feathers or googly eyes to make your sculpture special.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3FQyZhb-UZ7xIV1zZu7F6kcQsl_SWmi5tx22z27BusHZlPURkb3yw1Y3q-i-LbGTXdy5GtHdXFKqjV-wfj4-MryXGNLXInidWIscFKwEtnkDjnGclik4xB_Z5ZkoTGxKDUQ7xqXWMZRM/s1600/IMG_1141.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3FQyZhb-UZ7xIV1zZu7F6kcQsl_SWmi5tx22z27BusHZlPURkb3yw1Y3q-i-LbGTXdy5GtHdXFKqjV-wfj4-MryXGNLXInidWIscFKwEtnkDjnGclik4xB_Z5ZkoTGxKDUQ7xqXWMZRM/s320/IMG_1141.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621979258336534178" style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Adam made a fiery, smiley sun.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzT4Omg9GIAq9XtAlB7d30nRwOHtIwusHTxnQ5s6hJvdx8i0E0SXYw1CcyHKUGPkBh1RNjW2Ci_0LFVcAFtN70LdxBzWVxvDrcsLMGyZbWY9fnK9K1Lz38cEIo8SOD69qBERBOZUkVRk/s1600/IMG_1149.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzT4Omg9GIAq9XtAlB7d30nRwOHtIwusHTxnQ5s6hJvdx8i0E0SXYw1CcyHKUGPkBh1RNjW2Ci_0LFVcAFtN70LdxBzWVxvDrcsLMGyZbWY9fnK9K1Lz38cEIo8SOD69qBERBOZUkVRk/s320/IMG_1149.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621979264192589970" style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Abbey made a fantasy flower with a hovering butterfly.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyG2Y9dHaZxWx3eIqTLAWR8JhkP2Dc5UmHAzw09aQwH1QvRJ1OaM8F6EGqJzIZDqCdi9z9qmG0MoR1Ql1HpWbW25IGdhkGk5xFR13pOES1cAIiRcTFSCpaqgFMIHgcCTx3OZPXZrT6uWE/s1600/IMG_1145.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyG2Y9dHaZxWx3eIqTLAWR8JhkP2Dc5UmHAzw09aQwH1QvRJ1OaM8F6EGqJzIZDqCdi9z9qmG0MoR1Ql1HpWbW25IGdhkGk5xFR13pOES1cAIiRcTFSCpaqgFMIHgcCTx3OZPXZrT6uWE/s320/IMG_1145.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621979259482059506" style="cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 216px; " /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Elli made a sculpture of herself playing soccer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> SUN CATCHERS</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2n9_Bjzq_BhHUh-4y9EULLz8AYicRLBRL6V0NTCCkNpqfPFRql1m3A4XM0P-laNFTLkhStJZ26VkOreXASkkGo0qyBTJ7SHuTac99zbrY2ZMpBq8ipWz3Z3i-ZgQ4t1JJAdJrhGyy1A/s1600/IMG_1113.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2n9_Bjzq_BhHUh-4y9EULLz8AYicRLBRL6V0NTCCkNpqfPFRql1m3A4XM0P-laNFTLkhStJZ26VkOreXASkkGo0qyBTJ7SHuTac99zbrY2ZMpBq8ipWz3Z3i-ZgQ4t1JJAdJrhGyy1A/s200/IMG_1113.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621991895729264306" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a> by Adam</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmufzmKkA1eqTJ2zb18Rxu5kq1EW5vkE5Rnaut8lQvEjl7gyJkGq7j7d92DCx4wQ7bdxV07OUQnNUw4ACzTdffrfELcF-aAE-sSaPER-Yu0K9T5Lyvby_3ynD1CQpzliTgzMn06pXlN8/s1600/IMG_1114.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmufzmKkA1eqTJ2zb18Rxu5kq1EW5vkE5Rnaut8lQvEjl7gyJkGq7j7d92DCx4wQ7bdxV07OUQnNUw4ACzTdffrfELcF-aAE-sSaPER-Yu0K9T5Lyvby_3ynD1CQpzliTgzMn06pXlN8/s200/IMG_1114.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621991887147085666" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a> by Abbey</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Z2pJXXiD1ElIkpJRULBjRxS95pECtf7wXtZZjTUc9Rod8kXOYhuF7Te6VHu1UeBjV_PsroFb92ihoWi4qVPu1JJ7RUNA8cg9ounLZZlDZONBc7jsT3nONThKvcLSR3-LR9F6-iSSSSk/s1600/IMG_1116.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Z2pJXXiD1ElIkpJRULBjRxS95pECtf7wXtZZjTUc9Rod8kXOYhuF7Te6VHu1UeBjV_PsroFb92ihoWi4qVPu1JJ7RUNA8cg9ounLZZlDZONBc7jsT3nONThKvcLSR3-LR9F6-iSSSSk/s200/IMG_1116.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621991888151936690" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a> by Elli </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-83350482669711553872011-06-13T21:56:00.010-04:002011-08-29T22:00:21.706-04:00Recycled Beverage Caps: Real Wheels<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwJ_NkRCqCRMYlO6fwqOGjRoKBBUinoYKoYJQ83iwgaqMqyDAT0Q20LW8pbPY8B2xFbBK3IPYoWVKu-fPGKU6mXMcPrlbZZA0DbGYpvoMc2XFvEr1IPF-67SzrLSD8hAX-2ZUVLen_BDU/s1600/IMG_0820.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwJ_NkRCqCRMYlO6fwqOGjRoKBBUinoYKoYJQ83iwgaqMqyDAT0Q20LW8pbPY8B2xFbBK3IPYoWVKu-fPGKU6mXMcPrlbZZA0DbGYpvoMc2XFvEr1IPF-67SzrLSD8hAX-2ZUVLen_BDU/s400/IMG_0820.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617903705010204258" /></a>
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<br /></span></b></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Materials:</span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Assorted scrap mat board pieces</span></div><div><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-fine-point-marker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Black Sharpie pen</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/prang-watercolor-sets/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Watercolor paints</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Watercolor paintbrush</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Water container</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Small clean plastic lids from milk or juice containers</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Awl or sharp punch tool (to be used only by adults) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Brass fasteners, 1'' long</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Procedure:</span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1. Using a Black Sharpie (permanent) pen, do a line drawing of a scene showing a vehicle that has wheels (car, truck, bus, bicycle, etc.). Don't draw the wheels, but do add other details to make your drawing interesting.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2. Paint your scene with watercolors, using realistic or fantasy colors. Try letting the wet colors run into each other and mix on their own. Your black lines will show through the watercolor paints. Allow to dry.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3. To make each wheel in your picture, use the awl to punch a hole in the middle of a plastic lid. Punch a hole through the mat board where the wheel will be attached. Push a brass fastener through the lid and through the hole in the board. On the back of the board, open the prongs of the fastener and flatten them against the board. Each wheel will be able to turn!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">You can use other lids for anything round in your painting, such as the sun, or a clock. You can also use your Sharpie to draw details on the lids themselves. Another possibility is to make an abstract painting of any colors and designs you choose, and add turning wheels anywhere you'd like. </span></div><div>
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<br /></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-30756560790619254002011-05-15T20:10:00.022-04:002011-06-27T11:28:59.260-04:00Here Comes the Sun Catcher<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcJQxHhjXuaRmG9MKWZu5EqluY2PADA5mkc45ccYz4l-Amyoix_CDRPT1tNZdw43-YCOs-PF5RZAJTNLd-SjZvRRtkzecqr67eeICPDTIhv9W7FdGXprBLTHLqvx8rFqfE1k8eA9qWZ0/s1600/IMG_9975.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcJQxHhjXuaRmG9MKWZu5EqluY2PADA5mkc45ccYz4l-Amyoix_CDRPT1tNZdw43-YCOs-PF5RZAJTNLd-SjZvRRtkzecqr67eeICPDTIhv9W7FdGXprBLTHLqvx8rFqfE1k8eA9qWZ0/s400/IMG_9975.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617901614279652578" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here's a simple and inexpensive way to make a beautiful sun catcher. Hang it in your window in celebration of Spring and Summer, and the colors will come to life when the sunlight streams in. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">SUN CATCHER</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Materials:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-fine-point-marker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Thick</span></a></span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-fine-point-marker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></a></i><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-fine-point-marker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">black permanent marker pen (Sharpie "Fine Point")</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-fine-point-marker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Thick permanent</span></a><b><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-fine-point-marker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></a></b><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-fine-point-marker/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">marker pens (Sharpies "Fine Point"), assorted colors</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Recycled clear hard plastic cover from a food container (yogurt)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Sharp tool (awl or sharp scissors) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Unbent paper clip, pipe cleaner or scrap of yarn or wire</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Procedure:</span></i></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1. Wash and dry a clear hard plastic food container cover.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2. On the outside surface of the cover, use the black pen to draw a design using many lines.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3. On the opposite side (the inside surface) of the cover, fill in the areas between the lines with a variety of colors. Use as many colors and designs as you wish.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">4. Using an awl or the blade of scissors (kids should get adult help to do this safely), punch a small hole at the top of the cover.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">5. Thread the paper clip, pipe cleaner or yarn through the hole & tie it off. Hang your sun catcher in a sunny window.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You can see more colorful sun catchers in </span><a href="http://leonasartclass.blogspot.com/2011/06/summery-sculptures.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">my June 24, 2011 post</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVxyzfQO8GAIRPfyu1E7952cKkicfW3DhqtOO8FAiT3Ezcgj7q6JJUpstBIRqtZT80DGhxphmbN3S4dy5oIRE1UrKqIwleyT2dNghq2kvN-07xQOPgD9JZyo_WLfFTYhp5bhI291Vbp4/s200/IMG_0554.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617902561230108546" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>A five year old made this lively sun catcher!</div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-57549680846355548782011-04-07T12:37:00.003-04:002011-06-13T23:00:01.053-04:00Collage and Chalk<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2VSOXRytCDO7e6quHFeTImlww1gjPD4gAHRCvmAtcNR3l1ofZraR2gNfXskG76dKoHCL5edM4wThaZusn2QkOadxmeUH7oa0Jign_zY2uP7I-6bi2frgIcV-I-Y-WJttZ3UrtaM5Frg/s1600/IMG_9885.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2VSOXRytCDO7e6quHFeTImlww1gjPD4gAHRCvmAtcNR3l1ofZraR2gNfXskG76dKoHCL5edM4wThaZusn2QkOadxmeUH7oa0Jign_zY2uP7I-6bi2frgIcV-I-Y-WJttZ3UrtaM5Frg/s400/IMG_9885.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592882154947646194" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The word "collage" mean to paste; it's a work of art made by pasting or gluing objects onto a background. It's a good idea to do the pasting on a heavy piece of cardboard, so your art work won't buckle and bend when it dries. The fun part is that you can glue on so many surprisingly different things.</span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's fun to experiment with combinations of materials in your art. Try making a drawing of something real or just a design, using colored chalk on dark paper. Press hard as you draw with your chalk, and your lines will really stand out against the dark colored background.</span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Next you can tear or cut pieces of paper to glue into the spaces between your lines, to "color in" the spaces, trying not to cover up the bold chalk lines you made. Here are some things you can use to glue in the spaces: torn or cut colored or patterned papers, yarn or string, colored tape, cardboard, buttons, old calendar pages, newspaper, wrapping paper, ribbons, magazine pictures, pieces of hand-written letters or envelopes, old movie tickets... Can you think of any other things to glue on?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Try overlapping your glued-on pieces, linking one shape to another, and allowing some colors to peek out. Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque and Kurt Schwitters were artists who made beautiful collages.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's a good idea to keep a box of collage materials handy at home, and you can keep adding recycled papers and objects to it, as they become available. Artists have always been great "recyclers." </span></div></div></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-15061492102275193112011-04-06T13:11:00.008-04:002011-06-27T20:32:31.432-04:00Recycled Tube Sculpture: Say hi to Perry!<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gRi_CdlxQl08M-5o0Y2xBoyTr2apiG89G_qfcOMVCYdWBCwRnKXGKJXo_dMVLo-IJw2bE2036lHPyEfAGXS5gyCFd5J7TdVd5QVy-dwO2EAppqO7iuWE2T3KY7P-0gU2aEmhtFMT9ys/s400/IMG_9502.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592519820968936610" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiv8NrrHa3ww4lUNOC7AVvQ8UQ7Me9iyKEFOLLIcGHZsvaX47n6S5ajOPRkDZ9Tfj81sYO6V6NRLAY8YXwTNxQVIYOqJXVQ1D-mG_UgVmMjbCayNutzL30xIzepZmNtVjko9kYeTuTl8/s400/IMG_6890.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592519827099229282" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This tube man's name is Perry. I love using recycled objects to make art with kids. Recently, we used various cardboard tubes from paper towel bathroom tissue rolls and oatmeal boxes to make tube sculptures.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We cut slits at about 3/4" intervals around the tops and bottoms of the tubes to fit them onto each other. We constructed the sculpture by gluing and taping the tubes together, applied gesso to the whole sculpture and painted it after it was dry. Adding on decorative papers, buttons and googly eyes made them really special. We glued and taped the sculptures to cardboard bases for sturdy support and stability.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Are you thinking about other things you could recycle to make art? Old CD's, plastic container lids, old jewel cases for CD's, old credit cards, paper grocery bags? </span></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-19950396208200554562011-03-05T18:48:00.006-05:002011-06-13T23:01:57.100-04:00"Robie" Revisited<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ar_arHVy4F5L3bNu2BUtFJxmzjW9XVt6oiJ1r5f6fA6Syhbodm2Iy-oFRV0mLn3ubg4UMYWKFpssDTEc48cM0k061CjZYarR9XrPSpvK6qmEVzvTQYJnWMrHBPT4o2xiciXR-6_QtUo/s1600/IMG_8796.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ar_arHVy4F5L3bNu2BUtFJxmzjW9XVt6oiJ1r5f6fA6Syhbodm2Iy-oFRV0mLn3ubg4UMYWKFpssDTEc48cM0k061CjZYarR9XrPSpvK6qmEVzvTQYJnWMrHBPT4o2xiciXR-6_QtUo/s400/IMG_8796.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581166003270025218" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here's the finished version of the robot box sculpture I wrote about in an earlier post. This young sculptor made "Robie" special by adding great details after it was painted. I love the way the eyes pop out because of the light blue painted outline around the googly eyes. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When adding details such as buttons or fabric to your sculpture, it's best to use a craft glue for extra hold. I've had good results with </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/aleenes-original-tacky-glue/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Aleene's Original Tacky Glue</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. It holds collage items well, and it dries nearly clear. Also, adding line details with </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/decocolor-paint-markers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">paint markers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> on top of dry painted areas can be very effective.</span></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-92138539844377449692011-03-02T21:56:00.015-05:002011-06-27T20:33:56.357-04:00Recycled Boxes: One Cool Cat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7beR5m-rlNmyAPyGJcuQgKkfP8pufr7nRvVq49qGyJ5ZZzYWpZ8h4hcARlk4_c5B_XimPzCvOJRa_ZYUXRRTcHMwJz1vYnSQPft4KZY8C_3a49vQzkQ5BAXyuUMewuS3AmvVCiozP4Q/s1600/IMG_8687.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7beR5m-rlNmyAPyGJcuQgKkfP8pufr7nRvVq49qGyJ5ZZzYWpZ8h4hcARlk4_c5B_XimPzCvOJRa_ZYUXRRTcHMwJz1vYnSQPft4KZY8C_3a49vQzkQ5BAXyuUMewuS3AmvVCiozP4Q/s400/IMG_8687.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579694797663862018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3n7EMIFD3JpC1yLf_rwbVrAWwxO5oj_TcgYeEpXiUned2MnhrJa9ucEbDjlBsXRaCq-FcPdcUiSvn-9n3b4xJvQUkD2VH_Ys92wSnlXbSyenK5iNFCy-PBAjqvEb-ygd3BB_KuVxox0/s1600/IMG_8630.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3n7EMIFD3JpC1yLf_rwbVrAWwxO5oj_TcgYeEpXiUned2MnhrJa9ucEbDjlBsXRaCq-FcPdcUiSvn-9n3b4xJvQUkD2VH_Ys92wSnlXbSyenK5iNFCy-PBAjqvEb-ygd3BB_KuVxox0/s400/IMG_8630.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579693548507980114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jhP4nvIZHK8NDTUnkeo1Z251az_AvM8JTh1PfZblPQouVmKvnmPoE4Bk-kCFy6XHyl2FAD4kd6Q2reJ-aeUAAdq76awelOrb5-Jg9oh7xoYUYVLc4fVyb5kKaKHrNpnEOFuDvd13hyA/s1600/IMG_8543.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jhP4nvIZHK8NDTUnkeo1Z251az_AvM8JTh1PfZblPQouVmKvnmPoE4Bk-kCFy6XHyl2FAD4kd6Q2reJ-aeUAAdq76awelOrb5-Jg9oh7xoYUYVLc4fVyb5kKaKHrNpnEOFuDvd13hyA/s400/IMG_8543.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579693550807672578" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXe6-WBV-gSBTXPI2oon_lX8wxBa3WphiaJ8JHW1OR2AQLdTIzIGGo9m67CLXButvJP2xF2fiC3IjCKKzNnsCxQ9pv8N_4nwKVs6Gq0-ErP_0XE6IU_gdPkSdeDJ3plKquplgzgVPKGI/s1600/IMG_8427.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXe6-WBV-gSBTXPI2oon_lX8wxBa3WphiaJ8JHW1OR2AQLdTIzIGGo9m67CLXButvJP2xF2fiC3IjCKKzNnsCxQ9pv8N_4nwKVs6Gq0-ErP_0XE6IU_gdPkSdeDJ3plKquplgzgVPKGI/s400/IMG_8427.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579693351483243170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxNZQRrkqFBXZWLNsAWuPDoctZ7PfNJXEpFZGwTRM__S8fPnmSD4mZuQfHIi6qD915MwimUk4SS0aJYcawE3oOXY3AfsIQMH1w058lMQbHvoWbhezNYrdV7CWhFz4jfuajE3ENi9Th3I/s1600/IMG_8435.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxNZQRrkqFBXZWLNsAWuPDoctZ7PfNJXEpFZGwTRM__S8fPnmSD4mZuQfHIi6qD915MwimUk4SS0aJYcawE3oOXY3AfsIQMH1w058lMQbHvoWbhezNYrdV7CWhFz4jfuajE3ENi9Th3I/s400/IMG_8435.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579693347735162066" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">There's more than one way to sculpt a cat! Here's the way one five year old artist used his imagination plus boxes to build a cat sculpture. At first, when he started construction, he kept joking that he made a "chair-cat," because of the flat back, head and four legs! But by the time he finished, it looked unmistakably cat-like, whiskers and all. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The whimsical colors and patterns make this sculpture unique. When you create art, think of the ways you can make your work look special. Add details and design. Add color, line and texture. Add fabric and buttons. Make your art the way nobody else would do theirs. </span></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-66092897213328249702011-02-21T23:14:00.012-05:002011-06-27T11:20:09.572-04:00Picasso Strikes a Chord at MoMA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00gL207BzACRzJalpKENPiTNZuhktgDROr-DEn5ck-7hZfbsXgLzm3zhjXNK_rEE0CovsZYPb3CoEcK1tmlJmGA8stnNCVwDOchglM_t9vl87CyLiG1DM14c3L_kZ0A6VdAjxRMPl9nA/s1600/IMG_3628.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00gL207BzACRzJalpKENPiTNZuhktgDROr-DEn5ck-7hZfbsXgLzm3zhjXNK_rEE0CovsZYPb3CoEcK1tmlJmGA8stnNCVwDOchglM_t9vl87CyLiG1DM14c3L_kZ0A6VdAjxRMPl9nA/s200/IMG_3628.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576364678859825602" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I saw a great exhibit at MoMA today called </span><a href="http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1101"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Picasso: Guitars 1912-1914</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. It focuses on Pablo Picasso's many paintings, drawings and collages of guitars and violins. My favorite pieces in the show are the cardboard and paper and the sheet metal constructions of the instruments. When he first made them, no one had seen art works made from such humble materials before, and people questioned whether they were sculptures or paintings. Picasso answered, "They're just GUITARS!"</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Some of Picasso's constructions and paintings reminded me of a project I did last year with elementary art students. First, I asked the children to draw a violin from careful observation. Then I gave them a wide range of materials (</span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-liquid-watercolor/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">watercolors</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/sakura-cray-pas-junior-artist-oil-pastels/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">oil pastels</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, cardboard, yarn, wire, colored papers, etc.) to add imaginary or realistic color to their drawings. I named the project, "Various Violins," because, as you can see from the photographs, the variety of interpretations was huge - which was exactly the point of the assignment. It showed kids that although each artist started out drawing the same violin, there were endless ways to interpret it, and each way was valuable.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Think about doing a painting or drawing of a musical instrument, maybe one that you play, and try adding imaginary colors or three-dimensional collage elements (yarn, buttons, cardboard) to make your drawing original. Remember, there are many ways to create a work of art. No matter what age you are, as an artist you must find your own unique way to create. I highly recommend the Picasso exhibition at MoMA as a fun family outing. It will inspire you!</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZ5nSXt88mb9q-wX3E5uEgbP12zqNUCFt7pXjD_fgXfOJezqyKqWjFL1Ku6_OtuNovLCxV14Hl1T5cNGAtLI30KLXXX1JqLuK_s2Pe4GwAHbXSqcl_SW9KYGuQZooBaRtxofPXoo2sI4/s1600/IMG_2318.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZ5nSXt88mb9q-wX3E5uEgbP12zqNUCFt7pXjD_fgXfOJezqyKqWjFL1Ku6_OtuNovLCxV14Hl1T5cNGAtLI30KLXXX1JqLuK_s2Pe4GwAHbXSqcl_SW9KYGuQZooBaRtxofPXoo2sI4/s200/IMG_2318.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576363991787786466" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiViJEyN3k4OU7kcnqJx9p2h879474dVnpwxv7ru6qznRBFyHWuhcMmGjSvgMHDf7ecTQqIOGBwQyqkA4IcMSz4u7LCFElt6fwWrhL8o6UucWO7YSXlz6OEuklttL7L3uf3eACI7X8LsRM/s1600/IMG_2319.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; 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margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_U-G-rZMrDF6rrDopeag59NSYB1fYmJmZQ1C2RQrhh8kRUb1-ACiXHO4XW0CXnyoaTZ2WYCGFhzsRgmzqoeQf3JGgTeWyoT1uNFPpbTtg5MbAsTIcY_oN3jeB2d1_uhyphenhyphenEYcYaWsAeWg/s320/IMG_8445+%25281%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572895780397077634" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-size:large;"> BOX SCULPTU</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">R</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">E</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicd3jvmk2zN9-7vSjcHeliALA1sNNxlqM0uxw2fqb0REGtsXfgJDyYUxWoVp56LyTjJ0Sp6cKyoyKctKawqwgur_rr1mTPi1GLm49VPOC4jt9amjXs670KeLqI1-hSl1nI9Hoazd9kyQw/s1600/IMG_8380+%25282%2529.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicd3jvmk2zN9-7vSjcHeliALA1sNNxlqM0uxw2fqb0REGtsXfgJDyYUxWoVp56LyTjJ0Sp6cKyoyKctKawqwgur_rr1mTPi1GLm49VPOC4jt9amjXs670KeLqI1-hSl1nI9Hoazd9kyQw/s320/IMG_8380+%25282%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572895778885857074" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvzThKBkSjga9lQ2UmlS9wWOwxu9tsTZIRLPIOtfnzT3ZapeRaMpdpA8NJJuXXK_kMhVBc67oySn0YgvWlWDwswfCiaBeWuSXDWuOUIwE3lAfU77e1VShPb2a6lfIGFkGo-1207on0Iw/s1600/IMG_8484+%25281%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvzThKBkSjga9lQ2UmlS9wWOwxu9tsTZIRLPIOtfnzT3ZapeRaMpdpA8NJJuXXK_kMhVBc67oySn0YgvWlWDwswfCiaBeWuSXDWuOUIwE3lAfU77e1VShPb2a6lfIGFkGo-1207on0Iw/s320/IMG_8484+%25281%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572895776751334738" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh4oTWKBj6JfgBeXLI0xmYSBCOwb2Lis9FbB8SwgIwRyZ07L_jWBwieyn85ASoHGsIyXOlT1h6vORzRVQNM9XZO3nS670MzSsv-rnU8Wf0sr2xKLzBxFbgNyD9JfeOO8LcFvKbkDMB4I/s1600/IMG_8482+%25281%2529.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh4oTWKBj6JfgBeXLI0xmYSBCOwb2Lis9FbB8SwgIwRyZ07L_jWBwieyn85ASoHGsIyXOlT1h6vORzRVQNM9XZO3nS670MzSsv-rnU8Wf0sr2xKLzBxFbgNyD9JfeOO8LcFvKbkDMB4I/s320/IMG_8482+%25281%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572895771610120306" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsJmTxJh5Z0801BlIfMvqIUu3O1IGQy5_UBalhAl7tVH6hgTRynuTRY5-vKLJTvUFaWs3Uit8JRcbq1W45J_B_yJVGPcB4n18V2Q1fOCnq5fiQ81bixWTCVY37UyXiuXzs5WOjeCZm9E/s1600/IMG_8485+%25281%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsJmTxJh5Z0801BlIfMvqIUu3O1IGQy5_UBalhAl7tVH6hgTRynuTRY5-vKLJTvUFaWs3Uit8JRcbq1W45J_B_yJVGPcB4n18V2Q1fOCnq5fiQ81bixWTCVY37UyXiuXzs5WOjeCZm9E/s320/IMG_8485+%25281%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572895773226593826" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I love it when kids tell me that after making box sculptures, they look at boxes differently.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Instead of seeing a cereal box at breakfast, they see the possibility of a car, an airplane or a rocket ship. Box sculpture is all about possibility and imagination. This might slow down the breakfast rush a bit, but let's appreciate the creative thought process happening here - the transformation of raw material into something completely new!</span></div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br />Graham's rocket is made of an egg carton, a sugar box, an oatmeal box, a cracker box and a Jello box. There's no "formula" for how to invent a rocket. Each artist will find his or her own way, & that's what makes art so exciting. Someone else could have used the same boxes to make an animal or a car, or even a different rocket.<br /><br />First, Graham </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/elmers-glue-all/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">glued</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> and </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/masking-tape/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">taped</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> the boxes together to make the rocket shape he wanted. Then he applied </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-gesso/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">acrylic gesso</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> to all the surfaces of sculpture and allowed it to dry. Next, he painted his rocket with </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/blickrylic-student-acrylics/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">acrylic paints</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. Once that was dry, he drew lines with a silver </span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/decocolor-paint-markers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">paint pen</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> to add details. He even kept the cover of the egg carton open so he could use it as a secret compartment.<br /><br />Nice job, Graham!</span></div></div></div></div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-27821040448107458372011-02-02T15:59:00.007-05:002011-08-29T22:01:10.980-04:00Brushes painting brushes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_VqPa9dgC6x0zNl629tI7rPphw0kmfBxMwHWpRrOhAfKHmjMKLvQ9o5qGfGskscEdOqtTbZxEg2CDVpuVp9hR1sWYBZdjs2LbDINIowIwJC-Pm7vlQREiEztzgRXpl1tJPXr_BFt-0A/s1600/IMG_8416.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_VqPa9dgC6x0zNl629tI7rPphw0kmfBxMwHWpRrOhAfKHmjMKLvQ9o5qGfGskscEdOqtTbZxEg2CDVpuVp9hR1sWYBZdjs2LbDINIowIwJC-Pm7vlQREiEztzgRXpl1tJPXr_BFt-0A/s400/IMG_8416.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569204913468131762" /></a>
<br />I recently worked with a talented adult student who is beginning to explore watercolor, after having done some beautiful charcoal drawings and a first time acrylic painting. Although watercolor is often described as an "unforgiving" medium, we're both enjoying its transparency and sometimes unpredictability. What better choice of medium is there to depict the transparency of colored glass than transparent watercolor?<div>
<br /></div><div>It's not necessary to purchase expensive materials to get excellent results with watercolors. Check out the <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/yarka-student-pan-watercolor-sets/">Yarka set of twelve color</a>s. It's a good quality, inexpensive set which is appropriate for both children and adults. Using decent watercolor paper will enhance your results too.</div><div> </div>Leonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916320996623800464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839639515568354352.post-27699830690125537862011-02-02T15:24:00.006-05:002011-02-02T15:54:08.705-05:00Hurray For Box Sculptures!<div style="text-align: center;">What a celebration of creativity and color!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMheV5QmV6ejlWKGlKgISvAQLtl6XmYa1J0YJncQgT0Nz0VVPoqhjRHQULpNTJsyJrc-0PbHBiVtB1a3ni3VcvwjBK7Xw2WrgdHIAM7wQUYDG_AK3BbNyGmP8p-SqtCp-O4HlT49So2A/s1600/IMG_1988.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMheV5QmV6ejlWKGlKgISvAQLtl6XmYa1J0YJncQgT0Nz0VVPoqhjRHQULpNTJsyJrc-0PbHBiVtB1a3ni3VcvwjBK7Xw2WrgdHIAM7wQUYDG_AK3BbNyGmP8p-SqtCp-O4HlT49So2A/s400/IMG_1988.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569198025447058770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjAN2N0zZN4KwxPMwDxAhtgKjxQMPQmln3gU-RqdSxUs4TcclYROn3x0pQ-GLohOcOxOf3BSpfrqi5ry_NC-LvHORKZKAfj0LbHx2qFFyWx2cGr83LJtdwOb4eLi7A-JpW9_S17NNwig/s1600/IMG_1978.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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