For the past month I’ve really been wanting to write a new series that focuses on art for the toddler/preschool age. Since my youngest is seven, we have grown out of that stage. I remember those days “in the trenches” with such a mix of happiness and weariness. We did explore art, but I wish…
Process Art
Paperbag Paintings
Created with recycled brown grocery bags, some liquid watercolors and some chalk, these paintings are perfect for the little ones. They even have a built-in picture hanger! Today on Art Bar Monday over at Small for Big, read more about how they were made. Have a great week! xo Bar
Shapes Exploration Art
Today on Art Bar Monday on Small for Big I will teach you how to make this whimsical mixed-media circle art with your kids. These were made by children from ages 4 to 10. They loved learning how to rubber stamp and about funny shape names (rhombus got quite a few laughs). Hop on over…
Art Class Poster
My post on the importance of art programs in school struck a chord with many of you, especially my readers who teach art. Today I am announcing that my poster is finally for sale! This version is new (and improved) with just a few small changes. Click below to buy the poster in three different…
Tell a Story with Painting
My son recently spent a day home from school, his first “sick” day since he started first grade. I wasn’t being fooled, I knew he wasn’t really sick. But it was a Friday…and his sad eyes were too much for me. He loves to paint so we took out a large (12 x 18) piece…
Homemade Wrapping Paper
My mind is racing these days. How could it not? It’s THE HOLIDAYS, which in theory are supposed to be warm and cozy and a time to give and share with family. Don’t get me wrong, I was actually one of those kids growing up who forced her parents to buy a big tree when…
Color Study // Liquid Water Color
Aren’t these paintings so pretty? I had a little art class with the kids in the neighborhood to try out these color studies and they really got into it – creating some stunning pieces. They used liquid watercolors which are so much more saturated than regular watercolors. To read the full post, hop over to…
Small Paintings
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! These small paintings are beautiful, aren’t they? I love this project. It is perfect for any age (we had ages 2 to 12 painting these sweet little gems), and the white edge is so striking and arty it just makes me happy. Truly, you could…
Scrap Paper Collage
This was move-out week! We rent our house out in the summer and spend weeks cleaning out closets, sprucing up rooms, and leaving behind empty shelves that are clean and ready for a new family. Since school is out for my little guy, he had to fend for himself for many hours each day (without…
Exploring Tube Watercolors with Kids
This week was April break numero dos in our house. My kids go to schools in different towns so this week my little guy had his mom all to himself. We decided to explore some new watercolor paints. Here’s my recipe for watercolor painting with little ones using tube paints. There is nothing fancy, and…
