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Tag Archives: art masterpieces
Art and Music and Italy
We are learning about Italy, which is just perfect as we prepare for our annual Art Show. It’s only a few days into the learning, and already we are bursting at the seams in the best of ways. Here is … Continue reading
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The Art Show!
“It took me a lifetime to learn to draw like a child.” –Pablo Picasso– “I would like to paint the way a bird sings.” –Claude Monet– “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” –Vincent van … Continue reading
“The Scream”, Round 2
Alex liked his painting of “The Scream.” He called it “The Yeller Who Was Lost”, because he couldn’t remember scream, and he knew the painting had been lost. Actually, Alex liked the original art by Edvard Munch far more than … Continue reading
In the Words of a Child, an Art Masterpiece
The children have started painting in earnest, and studying both art and techniques. All this work and joy is in preparation for our annual Art Show. Much more on that to come. I want to share a funny story this … Continue reading
The Art Show
“It took me a lifetime to learn to draw like a child.” -Pablo Picasso- When I brought the children to see the Art Show this week, the first words were from a child, Allie. She said, “This is beautiful!” She … Continue reading