John and I had a fun day in the studio recently. We both wanted to do a bit of experimental mark-making, to explore new ideas. John is looking for inspiration for his printmaking and I thought it would be interesting to play with marks and compositions which could be the starting points of new drawings or which might possible translate into textiles. We gathered lots of tools and then made a few new ones, looking for anything which would make an unusual mark if dipped in paint: We decided to stick to black and white, so we could concentrate on marks and tone. I mixed up a tub of black acrylic and got out some Platignum Calligraphers Black Ink too (a good non-waterproof ink, as it separates into pretty colours when wet, rather than just going grey). I found an oil bar and some liquin too, which is great for smearing not just oil bars but also oil pastels. Plus a Derwent Inktense block and grater (tiny gratings can be scattered onto wet paper or sprayed with water for speckled effects). We both put on latex gloves and set-to on a big piece of cartridge paper each. It was such fun - no pressure to make something which 'works', just pure experimentation. This was my first sheet: I am particularly interested in randomness, so many of the new tools we made were designed to make the marks more hard to control. To add to the random element, we both cut up our sheets into equal pieces, using pre-decided measurements, not aesthetic judgement to create the sections: I like the way it changes things when you isolate a section. The emphasis on the various elements changes, because of the enforced edges, and you start to get interesting things happening with composition. On my 2nd sheet, I started with some large marks in a grey emulsion, to create a new element of contrast. I made a new tool too - a piece of corrugated card to print with. You can see the marks top right: I cut this one into squares. As the paper's dimensions didn't divide exactly into squares, this allowed me a slight element of judgement, as I could move the composition of any square a centimetre or two to the left or right. I then selected the best 6 squares from the 9 created. These are my favourites. It's surprising how well they work just as they are, but you can also see how they could be taken into print or textiles. It would be fun trying to find ways to reinterpret the marks and tones in the different medium. I can highly recommend this as a very enjoyable way of exploring new techniques and getting new inspiration. The randomness is important though, as a way of forcing you not to be too controlling and letting unexpected things happen. John did some experiments using blotting paper, which he tore into strips. Even the offcuts were interesting, which I saved as we were clearing up. The beautiful blue is the Platignum ink: Even my offcuts were quite interesting: Have a go. Even before we got drawing, it was good fun making the tools from odds and ends we found around the studio, taping them to bits of stick and then finding out what marks they made.
The 2nd Grade students studied the artist Vincent Van Gogh and his artwork. We also read the book, Camille and the Sunflowers. The students were able to create a giant sunflower creating emphasis in their artwork. Then they were shown how to blend colors using oil pastels. The students had to choose a cool color for their background to make their sunflower "pop" in their piece of art.
In this simple artist study, kids look at paintings by Swiss artist, Paul Klee, and create their own with watercolors and pastels.
Get to know the creator of the famous 'Blue Dog' with these Gorgeous George Rodrigue Art Projects for Kids, just in time for the artist's birthday!
Henri Matisse turned to collage when he could no longer paint because of illness. This is a great hand out for students to use as a reference when creating a collage in the style of Henri Matisse. I tell my students that the shapes don't have to look exactly like the pictures. The pictures are sh...
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Learn about the artist Wasilly Kandinsky and make your own version of his famous Kandinsky circles picture, exploring colour theory
It's been a total joy collaborating with 8 to 12-year-old kids from Orakei School. I think we've managed to create something uniquely kiwi with these three artworks.
Piet Mondrian's work show us the importance of focusing on what's truly important. So here're 10 Piet Mondrian projects for kids to get inspired from!
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This Roll-A-Kandinsky art lesson will help you learn all about Wassily Kandinsky and the Expressionist movement he was a part of. You'll also make your own Kandinsky-style art using the free printable and a pair of dice to guide you in which colorful elements to add.
O'Keeffe's paintings make great inspiration for kids' art projects, so let's check out 10 of the best Georgia O'Keeffe projects for kids!
Creating quality prints starts with the perfect scan of your artwork. These are my best tips—from scanner to file types, dpi and more.
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Worry Group Art Activity: Help your students in worry group personify their worries by making a worry monster with watercolors and deep breathing!
Earlier this year, my co-worker Jayne found the idea to make a collaborative school-wide paper mural based on the artwork of Thank YouX. The idea for a student mural originally came from Jenell Novello and you can see the lesson plan write-up on Artsonia. She also so generously provided the lesson plan and templates on Google docs. Thank You X got his name by accident. In 2009 Andy Warhol’s spray painted portrait was spotted on a city street in L.A.. … Read more... →
Students in third grade learned about the artist David Hockney . We focused especially on his California influenced pool paintings from the ...
Covid-19 didn’t stop us from celebrating St. Martin’s day, so we had to make lanterns! In art class I wanted to work following the example of a famous artist with my fifth graders . The…
Edgar Degas' unusual angles and attention to detail is remarkable; let's learn more about this artist with some enchanting Edgar Degas art projects for kids!
This is a digital product. You will receive a pdf document via email to print on completion of your order. Get creative at home with our Pablo Picasso inspired printable art activity sheets. The printable includes 6 pages of creative activities; create a Pablo Picasso inspired cubist portrait, colour a Picasso portrait
If you are stuck with how to add tone to your artwork, pay reference to the mark making sheet attached. There are a number of ways to add tone – you don’t always have to use the side o…
By Carrie Lewis in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice When most artists think about making money with their art, three things immediately come to mind: selling originals, doing commission work, and selling prints. Some artists might also think of teaching, or design jobs. But are those the only ways to make money as an artist? Absolutely not! In fact, we’ve put together a huge list of 77 ways you could turn your artistic skills into income. Not all of these […]
Pressing flowers at home is a delightful and creative way to preserve the beauty of nature. This timeless craft involves carefully flattening and drying flowers, allowing them to retain their shape, color, and intricate details for long-lasting enjoyment. By using a wooden flower press you can easily press flowers at home. The process typically involves selecting fresh flowers at their peak, placing them in the press, and applying gentle pressure.
Fun art appreciation activities for kids in the Styles of the Great Masters. Andy Warhol, Picasso, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Matisse, Frida Kahlo
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DIY Project! Learn how to make a silhouette of your child! Love this idea for all my kids!!
Joan Miro was an artist who didn't subscribe to any artistic label. Learn more about this incredibly talented artist with these Joan Miro Projects for Kids.
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Illustrator Julianna Brion studio visit - live/work space. Baltimore, MD.
