A blog about how a failed painting made me rethink the theories of composition in my painting of Donegal, Ireland.
Watercolor Painting Practice : Basic Landscape Elements Hi everyone! After practicing just “landscapes” in general - going from simple black and white value studies to color - I thought that it would be helpful to tackle individual elements. If you haven’t, please check out my very first “study
Take a tour of our neighbor-friendly edible landscape.
With colored felt tip pens we have drew these landscapes, starting from a stylized drawing of a simple landscape (rocks, grass, hills, a tree, a lake with boats, some other hills and mountains in …
This abstract landscape painting art lesson inspired by Alma Thomas is perfect for middle school artists or upper elementary students, perfect for Black History Month. Students will create an abstract landscape painting and mix tints and a variety of colors. Students create variety in their painting...
Happy New Year! Despite the long pause in postings, I did actually complete a few more sewing projects in 2014. January 2014 - Drawstring book bags for Allie and Cate's birthdays February 2014 - Robert Hughes baby quilt (I really need to consider taking a "how to photograph your quilts" workshop:) quilted with stars and spirals May 2014 - Amy Becker's HS graduation lap quilt Amy picked out fabrics at Fabric Depot during her Portland visit, Christmas 2013. I supplemented with a few fabrics I found at The Stitching Post and at Kapaia Stitchery during a trip to Kauai (always looking for an excuse to fabric shop). The blue batik with butterflies was the first fabric Amy chose. Other colors were built around that. quilted with vining flowers and leaves Now Amy has this nice warm lap quilt - perfect for her college years at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She assures me that it does get cold there, especially when the air conditioner is running. November 2014 - New curtains and duvet set for the Sisters house After 20 years, Stefanie and I decided it was time for a change in the upstairs bedroom in our Sisters house. We found some curtain fabric at IKEA (seen below in the medium-sized pillows). After a futile search for a coordinating duvet cover I decided we just needed to make our own. Not as cheap, but so much more fun! On the bed in Anna's old room at our house (tempted to keep it here, but...) Had to add a border piece as it was just a bit too small. Found a fun coordinating fabric at The Stitching' Post. Shams and throw pillows. The quilting in the shams mimics the print in the curtain fabric. All set up in its new home. On to 2015... January 2015 - Jeanne's lap quilt This quilt was made for my good friend and fellow swimmer, Jeanne. She will be out of the water for a bit, recuperating from surgery, so of course this called for a quilt! My daughter, Anna, suggested the colors - perfect for a swimmer. Another swimmer friend, Jenn, joined me for a shopping trip to Fabric Depot and also helped with part of the sewing. Sandi and Jeanne The design incorporates over 60 small blocks with names of some of Jeanne's friends. Next Up???? cityscape art quilt based on a photo of Roussillon, France art quilt based on our Croatia travels last September flower/plant themed art quilt for the Hardy Plant Society Hortlandia Plant Sale in April hopefully taking Hilde Morin's Bowl Art class
Creating a landscape quilt from a photo my husband sent me from one of his bike rides on Kelly Drive. See the process.
Some of my students' art projects. Elementary and Secondary/Middle School art projects, as well as helpful resources for Art Teachers.
Vintage landscape painting original. A scene of a river in the magic hour of sunset. It is a classic painting perfect for a cottage decoration. 🍁 DETAILS: ● This is an ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING on a wood panel. ● Title: 'The magic hour' ● 100 % hand painted, not a print. * If you prefer a PRINT: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1280148220 ● It is PAINTED TO ORDER in the chosen dimensions. * Your painting will be a very similar but unique recreation of the original design, the one in the pictures. *Custom sizes under request. Larger sizes than those listed can be painted on a Rolled Canvas (unstretched & unframed). Contact me! ● FRAMED (3 frame colors to choose from: brown, black or white). * It is a modest but practical frame that I include as a gift, so you don’t have to buy one. You can dispense with this gift frame and purchase the painting unframed if desired. ● READY TO HANG, hanger installed: * Smaller than 12x16’’ / 30x40 cm for WALL or TABLE (frame with back stand). * Larger than 12x16’’ / 30x40 cm (incl.) only for WALL (frame without back stand). ● Processing time is 2 - 4 weeks. ● FREE & FAST SHIPPING with DHL Express, FedEx, or UPS! (2-7 days): trackable. ● I will start creating the painting once you place the order. ● You can ask for customizations! ● I will show progress pictures and a scan of the finished painting for your approval. Refunds accepted. ● Signed on the front + certificate of authenticity included. ● Varnished for vibrant colors and lasting fade protection. ● Shipped in a sturdy double layer cardboard box with bubble wrap. ➢ SIZE LIST: ∘ 8x10 ‘’ / 20x25 cm (table + wall) ∘ 9.5x12 ‘’/ 24x30 cm (table + wall) ∘ 12x16 ‘’ / 30x40 cm (only wall) ∘ 16x20 ‘’ / 40x50 cm (only wall) ∘ 20x24 ‘’ / 50x60 cm (only wall) ∘ 24x32 ‘’ / 60x80 cm (only wall) ∘ 28x40 ‘’ / 70x100 cm (only wall) ▷----- ABOUT PAINTING PROCESS: ➢ I will start the painting once you place the order. ➢ I paint to order the piece as closely as possible to the original design (the one you can see in the pictures). Note that each piece will have its own personality and brushstrokes, each one will be unique, a one of a kind painting. *You can ask for personalizations regarding colors, composition, size… ➢ We will be in contact all the time (write me whenever you want!). I will send you process pictures periodically, so you’ll know how your painting is progressing. You can ask for extra pictures or videos. ➢ I will show you a quality scan of the painting once it is finished, for your acceptance. You can propose any final modification if it is possible to do them. And of course, you can get a total refund if you’re not satisfied at all. ▷----- ABOUT PROCESSING AND SHIPPING: ➢ Processing time (painting creation) is 2 - 4 weeks, depending on size, theme complexity and my workload. Once the painting is finished, it cannot be shipped immediately, but in a few days, because it will need time to dry and will also be varnished. ➢ FREE SHIPPING worldwide! ➢ Shipping time is 2-7 days for USA, UK and UE (possibly a few more days for other countries). It is shipped from Spain with DHL Express, FedEx or UPS. All packages are trackable. * For spanish customers, it is shipped via Correos or MRW. ➢ It is shipped in a sturdy double-layered cardboard box with bubble wrap. ▷----- DISPLAYING DETAILS: Smallest options (< 12x16 ‘’ / 30x40 cm) can be displayed on the wall or on a table, thanks to a backboard with a stand like photo frames. If you prefer to hang it on the wall, there’s a hanger installed too. ✔ Table-like IDEAS OF WHERE TO DISPLAY it: desktop, shelf, cabinet, console, bedside table, windowsill, fireplace, coffee table, showcase… Large options (> 12x16 ‘’ / 30x40 cm, incl.) are only for walls, hangers installed. * The appearance of colors may have slight differences from monitor to monitor. * Some of the frames shown in room pictures are not the ones included as a gift. This is for illustrative purposes, to show the painting with a custom framing. * This design is not exclusive to this painting. It can be painted to order if it is sold, or it may be recreated in future. --- I’M OPEN TO CUSTOMIZATIONS OR PERSONALIZED PAINTINGS! CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT A COMMISSIONED ARTWORK— Thanks for reading, Lucia
Watercolor Painting Practice : Basic Landscape Elements Hi everyone! After practicing just “landscapes” in general - going from simple black and white value studies to color - I thought that it would be helpful to tackle individual elements. If you haven’t, please check out my very first “study
RYLIE GR.8
Thank goodness we live in an age where we can get inspiration from teachers all over the world! Most art teachers are alone in their building, so we do not have the opportunity to collaborate with our peers as much as the other teachers do. I'm so blessed to live in an age where an art teacher clear across the country or world is accessible in mere seconds! We can all share our great ideas, and not have to leave the comfort of our pj's if we don't want to! Anyway.... As I was scrolling through Instagram, I came across this beautiful project from Art with Mrs. E. Her 4th graders did such a great job, I wanted to try it out with ours as well! We will be starting this when we come back from Christmas break! I love this technique of spreading chalk to create the look of the Northern Lights. Here's how I did it. Materials: Sargent Art chalk pastels Crayola White oil pastel Crayola Artista II white paint 9x12" Tru-Ray construction paper Sax 90 lb paper First start with black paper, and a piece of 90lb white paper. Tear that 90lb piece of paper 3 or 4 different ways horizontally. Then, use chalk pastels to add color to the top of the tear. Rub in an upward motion to spread the chalk onto the black paper. Oh, and add a thick white line in chalk for the snowy ground! Add more color than I did in this picture! I realized I didn't add enough when I starting spreading it, and not much color was coming off! Here's a new video showing how to color and spread the chalk onto your black paper For some reason the warm colors spread and colored better than the cool did. I did 4 layers, but you could do more or less, or even do them going in a different direction! Maybe vertical instead of horizontal! I'll try that next! The next class the students can add paint to their picture, by painting black evergreen trees, their reflection in the water, and stars or snow in the background. Now that I've completed mine, I'll do the stars before I do the trees next time! Whoops! Guess my trees will just have snow on them! When I instruct the students to do the stars, we will rub the bristles with our fingers to create the stars, so our paint dots are much smaller! After they paint the black trees, add the reflection of the lights with chalk to the water, in a horizontal motion. Then, add the reflection of the trees in a horizontal motion with black tempera paint. Stay tuned for some awesome art! Hope you and yours have the happiest of holidays, and a wonderful New Year! Last week we had a 1-2 hour delay, each day, so I haven't had 4th grade until today! Mrs. Fambrough's class is off to a wonderful start, and as usual, Mrs. Stacey is so very proud of them!! Dr. Fambrough's class did a great job today, too! “Lauren Stacey is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.”
One of our learning objectives is studying Lines and the Elements of Art. I wanted a simple line project that incorporated many different types of lines while also reinforcing landscapes, the othe…
Another very useful application for fractal processes is to create 3D vegetation for your models. There are several very good commercial products which use algorithms to create plants, which combin…
Painting rocks in the landscape > Understanding how geology controls the appearance of rock will add depth and realism to your landscape paintings.
Do you use rubrics for self-assessment with your students? I developed this rubric based on others I had seen online. I wanted to get my students thinking more about their artwork and writi…
Great lesson by Artist Julie Duell that discusses perspective drawing for artists.
One of the first rules of art is "there are no rules". And it's true, 'right' or 'wrong' art is totally subjective, and you should simply do whatever works best for you! So then why even attempt to learn all the "art rules" and guidelines we all hear about in the first place? I believe there is s
This polar bear landscape art project is colorful and stunning when finished. Tie this in with an artist study of Ted Harrison and you'll have a wonderful Arctic unit for your classroom. Materials: Polar Bear
Elevate the ambiance of any room in your home with the tranquil charm of this vintage wildflower fields landscape artwork. The soothing colors exude a calming influence, making it an ideal addition to farmhouse-style spaces. This antique landscape print, characterized by its bold elegance, becomes an iconic centerpiece in your home. Explore the rustic allure of this country oil painting, which doubles as farmhouse art decor and a printable wall art option, available for instant digital download. Upon purchasing, you have the option to print these images using your home computer. To achieve optimal results, we suggest utilizing a professional printer along with high-quality inks and paper. Alternatively, you may choose to visit a local print specialist for assistance. Please note that color variations may occur due to distinct monitor settings, and the printed appearance may differ from what is seen on the screen. The ultimate print quality is contingent on the choice of printer and paper. Note: This is a digital item and can be downloaded after purchase. No physical product will be shipped. The file is for personal use and may not be resold or used commercially. 2:3 ratio file for printing: - Inch : 4x6, 6x9, 8x12, 10x15, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30 - Cm : 10x15, 20x30, 30x45, 40x60, 50x76 3:4 ratio file to print - Inch : 6x8, 9x12, 12x16, 15x20, 18x24 - Cm : 15x20, 30x40, 45x60 4:5 ratio file for printing: - Inch : 8x10, 12x15, 16x20, 24x30 - Cm : 8x10, 12x15, 40x50, 60x76 11:14 ratio file to print - Inch : 11x14 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, 5x7" - Cm : 50x70
Capture the serene beauty of a moment in this sunny, wildflower meadow with this breathtaking digital download: "Sunny Meadow." Transform your space into a tranquil oasis with this Vincent van Gogh-inspired depiction of a field of wildflowers bathed in the midday sun. Country Oil Painting, Country Acrylic Painting, Rustic Landscape Art Print, Farmhouse Art Decor, Printable Wall Art, Instant Digital Download Please visit Kaleidescape Gallery Etsy shop for more digital downloads: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KaleidescapeGallery?ref=profile_header This item is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY - no physical product will be shipped. Once purchased, you will receive a thank you letter with a link to the Google Drive folder containing 5 different aspect ratios of the painting which can be downloaded directly from the folder. Once downloaded, you can print these from your home computer, or have them printed from your local professional printer. Colors may vary slightly from your computer monitor to being printed on paper or canvas. All files saved in CMYK to be optimized for print. All artwork and prints are the copyright of Zachary Herzog and intended for personal use only. For commercial uses, or all other inquiries, please contact Zachary Herzog through the Kaleidescape Gallery Etsy shop. Thank you!
Make a super-simple landscape art quilt with free-motion thread sketched embellishments, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or advanced.
For me, even a simple landscape painting needs to have three basic elements. A foreground, midground and background. How those three elements are handled will
Road-scapes Grant Haffner Style.... Elementary and Middle School ArtMixed Media Road Trip Landscape Art Lesson, Grant Haffner styleI have been preparing art lessons for the next school year. Recently, I gave this lesson a test run... I taught it online to my art club students in Vancouver, BC. They are elementary students (ages 6-12) They enjoyed the introduction to one point perspective and learning about contemporary artist, Grant Haffner. Here you can see what they created in one hour. This a
The Artist’s Magazine January/February issue 2015 had an article on landscape composition, but it was these thumbnail sketches that illustrate the concepts which I found to be the most helpfu…
This wet chalk technique adds a new dimension of layering & blending colors to this drawing lesson. Add color to a still life, landscape or process art.
I thought I'd post a few pictures I took along the way making Blue Ridge Mtn. (This is the quilt they chose to be the cover of my book!)...
I spent last weekend at the Art in Action show held in Waterperry Gardens, near Oxford. This annual festival of visual arts has been running since 1977 and is still going strong. Hundreds of artist…
The paintings, architectural designs and graphic arts works of Austrian born artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser are wonderful inspiration for a fantasy styled landscape lesson. My 7th grade student…
Can you ever think of art without bringing in color and lights in one form or the other? Maybe you can but most people find that colors are an integral part
These landscape watercolor paintings inspired by Claude Monet and the Impressionists are sure to bring calm to your classroom ! When goin...
we are here to give you an insight into a list of Landscape Paintings Which Will Leave You Amazed. Keith Shackleton once quoted – “A good landscape painting is not just a demonstration of competent application of paint.
