Lee Krasner’s huge contribution to abstract expressionism was overshadowed for years by her husband, Jackson Pollock’s work. Finally she is in the spotlight

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Lee Krasner’s huge contribution to abstract expressionism was overshadowed for years by her husband, Jackson Pollock’s work. Finally she is in the spotlight

Geranium Mrs Pollock is a fantastic variegated leaved Zonal Geranium

Noted for its terrific tri-color foliage, Pelargonium 'Mrs Pollock' (Zonal Geranium) is a bushy, evergreen, tender perennial with large leaves adorned with green centers, gold edges and brilliant dark red splashes. From early summer to frost, double scarlet-red flowers are nicely set off by the sumptuous foliage. Combined with their brightly‐hued leaves, the effect is truly breathtaking. A famous heirloom variety dating back to 1858, that is perfect for borders and containers.

I just couldn't wait to post about our Jackson Pollock guitars! The first day, third graders learned about Jackson Pollock. We read Action Jackson, and got a feel for how Pollock lived and worked. We learned that Pollock dripped and drizzled house paint all over huge canvases in his studio. Next, we did our own abstract expressionist string paintings. We used clothespins to hold the strings this year and it was SO much better than fingers! After that, we did something that Pollock would have hated! We turned our awesome paintings into guitars! Students were given a photo reference sheet that had pictures of different guitars. Everyone was encouraged to create their own designs! This project was a blast for everyone! Learning Goals: I can... - Tell about Jackson Pollock - Use creativity to make my guitar unique - Explain that a graphic designer might help create the look of a guitar!

Lee Krasner’s huge contribution to abstract expressionism was overshadowed for years by her husband, Jackson Pollock’s work. Finally she is in the spotlight

Pelargonium x hortorum 'Mrs. Pollock' - avec photos et info sur la meilleure façon de bouturer, semer, récolter.

Comparing compositions of two different artists is one of my favorite things about teaching art. I have posted before about this lesson, and it is such a good one I am happily posting again with this year's second graders. American painters Norman Rockwell and Jackson Pollock seem to have nothing in common - Rockwell was narrative with a skillful, realistic technique and Pollock, aka "Action Jackson" was an abstract expressionist bursting with energy and movement. Pollock died young and had a limited number of completed works, while Rockwell had a long career and many many works. However, they both were born in the early 1900's and lived in the northeastern part of the U.S.; they also worked in old barns converted to studios. They both painted on large canvases, although Pollock's were rolled on the floor and Rockwell's were painted on an easel. Rockwell made a painting called The Connoisseur in 1962, showing an art critic or collector at a gallery, taking in a painting resembling the drippy, splattery style of Jackson Pollock. My second graders put themselves in the shoes of this art expert, posing in a thinking pose and shooting pics of each other for our renditions of this iconic image. We tried out both artists' styles, first creating a Saturday Evening Post cover imitating Rockwell's Triple Self Portrait, 1960, and then working at a 4-part action painting station. Students shared their thoughts on which artist they preferred, and the majority said they liked both for their own unique qualities, making our "mash-ups" all the more meaningful. Blue Poles, number 11, 1952

The Abstract Expressionist pioneer is in the spotlight with “Lee Krasner: Living Colour,” a major retrospective at London’s Barbican.

Learn what to plant with geraniums in containers to start a gorgeous container garden. These colorful plants combine well with many other flowers.

1. Martin Luther King, Jr., arrested for “loitering,” Montgomery, Alabama, 1958 Public domain photograph (photographer unknown). Found on Reddit. 2. Lee Krasner Is Finally Appreciated for Being More Than “Mrs. Pollock” Left: Lee Krasner, c. 1938. Unknown photographer. Right: Lee Kr

I just couldn't wait to post about our Jackson Pollock guitars! The first day, third graders learned about Jackson Pollock. We read Action Jackson, and got a feel for how Pollock lived and worked. We learned that Pollock dripped and drizzled house paint all over huge canvases in his studio. Next, we did our own abstract expressionist string paintings. We used clothespins to hold the strings this year and it was SO much better than fingers! After that, we did something that Pollock would have hated! We turned our awesome paintings into guitars! Students were given a photo reference sheet that had pictures of different guitars. Everyone was encouraged to create their own designs! This project was a blast for everyone! Learning Goals: I can... - Tell about Jackson Pollock - Use creativity to make my guitar unique - Explain that a graphic designer might help create the look of a guitar!

Grow your garden with this beautiful Tricolor Geranium Brocade Mrs. Pollock live plant. This stunning plant features variegated foliage in shades of green, red, and yellow, making it a unique addition to any outdoor or indoor garden. The plant is easy to care for and thrives in full sun or partial shade. It blooms with bright scarlet flowers in late spring and throughout the summer, producing bright red flowers that attract pollinators. Its unique pattern will decorate your garden all year round (if brought inside to overwinter in cold regions). This listing is for one live Tricolor Geranium Brocade Mrs. Pollock plant, shipped directly to your door. Each plant is healthy, well-rooted, and ready to be planted in your indoor or outdoor garden. The 6-8" plant is shipped in 4" nursery pot. Watering geraniums should be done deeply and once the soil begins to feel dry indoors or at least weekly outdoors. When growing geraniums outdoors, they require moist, well-draining soil similar to that of indoor potting soil with equal amounts of soil, peat, and perlite. Plant geraniums outside in an area with at least six to eight hours of sunlight. Since these plants must be protected from cold, wait until the threat of frost has passed before planting. Space plants about 8 to 12 inches apart and around the same depth as their original planting pots. Pelargonium, Cranesbills, Pelargonium x hortorum, Mrs. Pollock,Geranium, Houseplants,live plants, houseplants, perennials, live houseplants, live perennials"

Lee Krasner’s huge contribution to abstract expressionism was overshadowed for years by her husband, Jackson Pollock’s work. Finally she is in the spotlight

Comparing compositions of two different artists is one of my favorite things about teaching art. I have posted before about this lesson, and it is such a good one I am happily posting again with this year's second graders. American painters Norman Rockwell and Jackson Pollock seem to have nothing in common - Rockwell was narrative with a skillful, realistic technique and Pollock, aka "Action Jackson" was an abstract expressionist bursting with energy and movement. Pollock died young and had a limited number of completed works, while Rockwell had a long career and many many works. However, they both were born in the early 1900's and lived in the northeastern part of the U.S.; they also worked in old barns converted to studios. They both painted on large canvases, although Pollock's were rolled on the floor and Rockwell's were painted on an easel. Rockwell made a painting called The Connoisseur in 1962, showing an art critic or collector at a gallery, taking in a painting resembling the drippy, splattery style of Jackson Pollock. My second graders put themselves in the shoes of this art expert, posing in a thinking pose and shooting pics of each other for our renditions of this iconic image. We tried out both artists' styles, first creating a Saturday Evening Post cover imitating Rockwell's Triple Self Portrait, 1960, and then working at a 4-part action painting station. Students shared their thoughts on which artist they preferred, and the majority said they liked both for their own unique qualities, making our "mash-ups" all the more meaningful. Blue Poles, number 11, 1952

Source While the weather can’t seem to make up its mind here, I am starting to think about how I want to add some flowers into our landscape this year. I have two urns {one by our garage door and one by the front door} that I like to change up each year. Our first year here I used a fern. I’ve been pinning some inspiration and my daughter has been sending me pins of some that she comes across, too. So far, these are my favorites. This one below is in a window box, but could easily be adapted to a container. I usually use colored and interesting foliage over flowers to keep bees and wasps away from the doors. This way there is less of a chance of them making their way into the house. I’m finding it hard to resist this one with hydrangeas though. Source I usually try to use something full, something trailing and something tall. Geraniums might be a good flower to use; I love them in pink. Source I hadn’t thought of using ornamental grass in a container, but I like it as the “something tall” for a different look. Source I do love a full look though and I did get that with coleus. I love using Potato Vine and/or Creeping Jenny as my trailing plants. Source Source I can’t wait to start planting! Don’t forget to enter the Giveaway for a $50.00 Lowe’s gift card here! Giveaway ends April 5, 2014.

Spring, East Hampton. Un paesino alla Stars Hollow. Ma qui invece che le Gilmore Girls sapete chi ci abitava? Jackson Pollock! E non era il solo, agli inizi degli anni '50 questa era la zona dove vivevano molti artisti dell'informale americano: Willem de Kooning, Conrad Marca-Relli, Robert Motherwel

Comparing compositions of two different artists is one of my favorite things about teaching art. I have posted before about this lesson, and it is such a good one I am happily posting again with this year's second graders. American painters Norman Rockwell and Jackson Pollock seem to have nothing in common - Rockwell was narrative with a skillful, realistic technique and Pollock, aka "Action Jackson" was an abstract expressionist bursting with energy and movement. Pollock died young and had a limited number of completed works, while Rockwell had a long career and many many works. However, they both were born in the early 1900's and lived in the northeastern part of the U.S.; they also worked in old barns converted to studios. They both painted on large canvases, although Pollock's were rolled on the floor and Rockwell's were painted on an easel. Rockwell made a painting called The Connoisseur in 1962, showing an art critic or collector at a gallery, taking in a painting resembling the drippy, splattery style of Jackson Pollock. My second graders put themselves in the shoes of this art expert, posing in a thinking pose and shooting pics of each other for our renditions of this iconic image. We tried out both artists' styles, first creating a Saturday Evening Post cover imitating Rockwell's Triple Self Portrait, 1960, and then working at a 4-part action painting station. Students shared their thoughts on which artist they preferred, and the majority said they liked both for their own unique qualities, making our "mash-ups" all the more meaningful. Blue Poles, number 11, 1952

I just couldn't wait to post about our Jackson Pollock guitars! The first day, third graders learned about Jackson Pollock. We read Action Jackson, and got a feel for how Pollock lived and worked. We learned that Pollock dripped and drizzled house paint all over huge canvases in his studio. Next, we did our own abstract expressionist string paintings. We used clothespins to hold the strings this year and it was SO much better than fingers! After that, we did something that Pollock would have hated! We turned our awesome paintings into guitars! Students were given a photo reference sheet that had pictures of different guitars. Everyone was encouraged to create their own designs! This project was a blast for everyone! Learning Goals: I can... - Tell about Jackson Pollock - Use creativity to make my guitar unique - Explain that a graphic designer might help create the look of a guitar!

Lee Krasner’s huge contribution to abstract expressionism was overshadowed for years by her husband, Jackson Pollock’s work. Finally she is in the spotlight

Lee Krasner’s huge contribution to abstract expressionism was overshadowed for years by her husband, Jackson Pollock’s work. Finally she is in the spotlight

One day in 1938, when abstract expressionism was a skinny creature starving in cold-water flats, a New York gallery invited three promising American artists to fill out a show of Picasso, Matisse...

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Ce géranium éblouissant séduit d'abord par son magnifique feuillage divinement coloré. Chaque feuille bordée de jaune et de crème expose un fond vert vif marqué d'une large zone marbrée de rouge, ou de bleu ardoise et de noir. Ses fleurs simples ne sont pas en reste; rouge écarlate, elles paraissent de l'été à l'automne, groupées en têtes rondes qui brillent sous le soleil estival. Une très belle plante pour les potées, assurant un décor permanent toute l'année. Une variété que l'on a envie de protéger du gel pour la retrouver intacte au printemps.

Nigerian Music Star Wizkid Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun.

I just couldn't wait to post about our Jackson Pollock guitars! The first day, third graders learned about Jackson Pollock. We read Action Jackson, and got a feel for how Pollock lived and worked. We learned that Pollock dripped and drizzled house paint all over huge canvases in his studio. Next, we did our own abstract expressionist string paintings. We used clothespins to hold the strings this year and it was SO much better than fingers! After that, we did something that Pollock would have hated! We turned our awesome paintings into guitars! Students were given a photo reference sheet that had pictures of different guitars. Everyone was encouraged to create their own designs! This project was a blast for everyone! Learning Goals: I can... - Tell about Jackson Pollock - Use creativity to make my guitar unique - Explain that a graphic designer might help create the look of a guitar!

Mrs. Knight's Smartest Artists, Dolvin Elementary School, Johns Creek, Georgia