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Children's Art Academy
We are learning a new way to draw and the results are very impressive! These activities are important in order to foster many of the skills that are used in the regular classroom. During our art classes I am emphasizing whole brain thinking, patterning, self evaluation and discovery, decision making and logical thinking skills.
The first half of lessons will focus on drawing and the last half will have painting skills and projects! If you have feedback from your child, please contact me. I am dedicated to making each child's art experience as positive as possible!
Young Rembrandt's
We have a great group of dedicated young artists that are learning the Old Masters Technique by painting the rose. I always said that the rose is an exam, not the diploma and it is only a learning tool! That said, there are many homes that I visit and see our famous rose hung proudly on a wall!
The second choice for the Young Rembrandt's is more contemporary and I would like to encourage our young artists to find simple photos that they would be interested in painting for the third painting. Please be aware that there are copyright laws that prevent us from painting someone elses photos without permission. For painting photos that can be used try http://www.flickr.com/ and search for commercial and creative commons subjects.
Adults
The seats are full and we are deep into finishing our artwork! Slow and accurate beats fast and ooops every time! Look for your own subjects and be ready for the third painting. Try and find a pattern of light that goes across the photo. Look for interesting colors and shadows that are not black. I hope you enjoyed our impromptu drawing lesson last week!
A few reminders:
Please leave the easel area clean for the next student. When the 'snow' arrives there will be a mop to wipe the moisture off your shoes. I hope it will be early December before we have to use it!
If you have to make up a lesson please phone 780-419-2055 and tell me what class you will be attending. I will only phone you back if there is not any room available.
Canvas is available - $5 Sticky tack-$1 brush sets-$8 or $20
Please read the important announcements on right!
