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Surrealistic Collage Inspired by Rene Magritte

By Cheryl Trowbridge 2 Comments

An example of a Surrealistic Collage by Judith Ann Nilsen

  Maybe you've seen the famous painting of a man dressed in a suit and bowler hat, with a green apple in front of his face. Or the painting of an apple with the French words, "Ceci n'est pas une pomme" written in calligraphy above it ("This is not an apple".... meaning it's not a real apple, but a painting of an apple!) Or the painting where it appears to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Famous Artists, Collage, Cutting, Gluing, Imagination, Magritte, Rene, Mixed Media, photorealism, Recycling with Art, Surrealism Tagged With: photography, photos

Break an Art World Record

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Invitation to help break a world record

You can be part of an exciting World Record event, right from your own home! Make art and break a record - all while helping people affected by COVID-19. British author and illustrator Rob Biddulph (together with Art World Records) is attempting to break the record for the World's Largest Online Art Lesson on Thursday, May 21st, 2020 (4pm BST, 11am EDT, 8am PDT). But this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cartoon, Art Challenges, Art Fundraiser Projects, Drawing, Markers / Pen and Ink, News & Announcements, Paper, Pencil, Tips for Parents Tagged With: online art lesson, world record

Dot Painting on Rocks

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Dot Painting on Rocks

There's something about mixing art and nature that's just irresistible. So when you combine rocks with dot painting, you can't go wrong! While the painted rocks in this post were done by an adult (my friend, Tricia), kids love it, too! This project is perfect for a Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Valentine's Day gift, an after-school or Mom's Night Out project, or even your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Seurat, Georges, Acrylic, Art Fundraiser Projects, Father's Day, Moms' Night Out, Mother's Day, Nature, Painting, Pointillism, Rocks, Valentine's Day

Easy Sugar Skull Kirigami for Day of the Dead

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Easy Sugar Skull Kirigami

This easy sugar skull art project is sure to be a hit with students in grades 3 and up. Sugar skulls are a popular icon representing the Day of the Dead holiday. Day of the Dead (or Dia De Los Muertos) is a festive two day celebration (November 1st & 2nd) honoring the lives of loved ones who have died. This colorful holiday from the Hispanic cultures of Mexico, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday / Event, Abstract (Representational), Cutting, Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos, Drawing, Folding, Kirigami, Markers / Pen and Ink, Mexico, Multicultural, Paper, Sugar Skulls Tagged With: Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos, kirigami

Make an Upcycled Planter

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Make an Upcycled Planter

Teach your students (or your kids) about important issues while making fun art and craft projects! "CIVICKIDS: Make Art. Make a Difference." was an initiative from the Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) in New York City. It consisted of a lively series of exhibitions, free community events throughout New York City, and a digital call for children’s artwork from all over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Earth Day, Abstract (Non-representational), Art Challenges, Drawing, Markers / Pen and Ink, News & Announcements, Painting, Recycling with Art Tagged With: paint marker, recycle, upcycle

Musee d’Orsay vs. the Louvre

By Cheryl Trowbridge 2 Comments

Musee d'Orsay vs. the Louvre

My visit to the Musee d'Orsay was a completely different experience from my time at the Louvre. At the d'Orsay, I saw lots more quiet contemplation of the art (Renoir, Manet, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh and more).... and far fewer selfies! I was filled with awe as I explored the Van Gogh room, and completely taken aback when I came to the painting of Van Gogh's bedroom.... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Famous Artists, Cezanne, Paul, Impressionism, Inspiration, Monet, Claude, Museums, Oil Paint, Painting, Post Impressionism, Renoir, Auguste, Van Gogh, Vincent

Book Review: Drawing Cartoons Letter By Letter by Christopher Hart

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BOOK REVIEW: Drawing Cartoons Letter By Letter

Drawing Cartoons Letter by Letter is the latest in a series of learn-to-draw books by Christopher Hart. I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review, so here it is! The concept of using a letter or number as the framework for beginning a drawing is not new. In fact, I already had a similarly themed book in my collection. But several things set this book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Books, Cartoon, Colored Pencil, Drawing, Markers / Pen and Ink, Pencil Tagged With: cartooning, learn to draw books, see like an artist, step-by-step

No-Measure Mandala on Aluminum Foil

By Cheryl Trowbridge 6 Comments

"No-Measure Mandala" by Teach Kids Art

Exciting news!! I'm  honored to be a contributor in Kathy Barbro's new book, Sharpie Art Workshop for Kids. Kathy writes the popular blog, Art Projects for Kids.  It was Kathy's blog that first inspired me to start my own kids' art blog many years ago, so that makes this even more exciting for me! You can order Kathy's new book here. Sharpies have been a staple on my art … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Abstract (Non-representational), Abstract Design, Books, Drawing, Lessons, Mandalas, Markers / Pen and Ink Tagged With: aluminum foil, Sharpies

Unwind with a Relaxing Ceramic “Feeling Sculpture”

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Unwind with a Ceramic 'Feeling Sculpture'

This "Feeling Sculpture" may be the most relaxing clay project you’ll ever do. My students loved it so much, they asked to do it again the next week! Ages 5-85 can all have fun with this project that could double as therapy. Credit for this awesome project goes to my daughter’s high school Ceramics teacher, Mr. Emery. He challenged his students to form the clay with their eyes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D / Sculpture, Abstract (Non-representational), Abstract Design, Clay, Handbuilding & Sculpting, Lessons, Medium, Middle School Art, Process, Subject Tagged With: ceramics, glazing

Kaleidoscope Lettering – New & Improved!

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Kaleidoscope Lettering - New & Improved!

While I love creating new art projects to keep things fresh and interesting, some of the older projects are just so good, they’re worth repeating year after year…. which also gives me the chance to keep improving them! Kaleidoscope Lettering is one of those projects! It uses the concepts of bilateral (reflective) symmetry, tessellation, and positive/negative space to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Abstract (Representational), Back to School, Colored Pencil, Crayon, Lettering, Markers / Pen and Ink, Middle School Art, Names, Paper Folding, Words / Letters Tagged With: symmetry

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