The American artist Jackson Pollock is one of the most recognizable painters of our time. His drip, splatter and pour technique is now so iconic, there is probably not an art teacher in the world who hasn’t adapted his action-centered art making in their classes at some point. But although his style in now ubiquitous,…
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Chiaozza Inspired Paper Mâché Sculptures
I’m so excited to share these paper mâché sculptures made by my art campers back in 2019. They were inspired by the studio of Terri Chiao and Adam Frezza, a real-life couple who live in Brooklyn and have a young daughter named Tove, and who work collaboratively as CHIAOZZA. Let me tell you more about…
Clare Youngs Artist Study
Last summer in art camp, I introduced my students to artist Clare Youngs who lives and works in the UK. She trained as a graphic designer and now makes beautiful “handicraft objects,” as she calls them. I’m in love with her cardboard animals so we did a little artist study and made some of our…
Cardboard Bird Sculptures
Ah, my old friend cardboard is back with a new but familiar look! Today I want to share these amazing cardboard bird sculptures that my art campers made. I got the idea for these from the IG account @marymakingart, and we were also inspired by the artist Clare Youngs, who is an incredibly talented cardboard animal artist…
Artist Study with Kids: Alexander Calder
We had an artists week in art camp last summer (yes, it’s taken me this long to post everything). I’ve already shared with you our Henri Matisse “painting with scissors” collage project, and our Siona Delaunay paintings. Today I am presenting you with our Alexander Calder face sculptures. Ta-dah! Aren’t they so fantastic? Alexander Calder was…
Artist Study with Kids: Sonia Delaunay
Sonia Delaunay painted and designed fabric in Paris during much of the 1900’s. She is one of my favorite artists of all, and today I am sharing my Sonia art class project over on The Artful Parent. Click over and come visit me there!! The Artful Parent is a beautiful blog full of art and creativity, and a wonderful resource…
