Expressionist and founder of Der Blaue Reiter group, Franz Marc was a key figure in the art world despite his early death. Marc was born to a father who was a landscape painter, but rather than go directly into art,
Franz Marc Torn Paper Lesson
Paul Klee Watercolor-Crayon Lesson
Do you know how to pronounce Klee? It seems like a simple little word, but almost all of us want to say it as it looks, with a long e. Instead, it is pronounced like the word Clay, with a
Making Candles
Christmas crafts are our favorite part of our yearly Advent celebration. It is amazing what a 5 year old can create with a jar from the dollar store, a coloring page, and a few permanent markers.
John James Audubon – felted bird cushion instructions
People have always painted birds. They are visible on everything from cave walls to golden goblets, but they are often stoic and lifeless. John James Audubon brought bird paintings to life with his accuracy and context. Unfortunately, in order to
Giotto di Bondone Acrylic Lesson for Kids
Isn’t it amazing that we can still enjoy artwork from 700 years ago? Giotto di Bondone Pronounced zhee-o-toh 1266-1337 Italian Giotto is known as the first artistic genius of the Italian Renaissance to break away from the elongated and stoic Byzantine artistic
Andy Warhol lesson for kids
A key figure in the Pop Art movement, Andy Warhol created prints that take an interesting and almost reverent look at everyday objects, transforming them with unconventional coloration. Andy Warhol American 1928-1987 What is the difference between art and an advertising? The
Sculpture Mountain
Sometimes it is surprising what is in your own back yard. I never knew that the Andres Institute existed until my sister invited us on a hike. It is a fantastic place full of innovative sculptures as divergent from one
Rembrandt van Rijn – Lesson Activities
How would you describe a person who paints himself like the image on the left? Strong? Bold? Rich? Commanding? Arrogant? Rembandt van Rijn was well known for his self-confidence. He painted over 90 self-portraits (he was his own most patient
Joan Miro lesson activities
I make a lot of assumptions. It isn’t one of my greatest personal qualities, and I’m working to fight my own bias, but it is my reality. Take, for example, modern artists. I always assume that they live flamboyant lives
Eric Carle, Master Artist
Have you ever noticed that when most of us think of art we are filled with images of unapproachable museums, or delicate artifacts? Master artists are all around us, but we sometimes forget about them. Eric Carle is one of