A quizzical tilt of the head, a little smile – yes, your child is looking at a piece of art that uses color, lines and shapes to show people, animals or places differently from how they appear in the real world. Abstract art is also called non-objective art, because you do not typically see specific…
Washi tape – it’s one of the latest arty sensations and offers a fun creative outlet for all ages! This paper tape is Japanese in origin and comes in pretty colors and patterns. It’s often translucent, so you can have fun applying it to dark surfaces as well as light. Washi tape feels more like…
Her artwork (“Sky Light”) graces the Obama’s private residence in the White House. She was the first student to graduate with a B.S. in Fine Arts from Howard University. She was the first African American to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum, and critics raved! A teacher and community arts developer, this lady…
Kids love art, and Valentine’s Day is a fun occasion to encourage your child to make a special creation! Try this arty activity at home in just 3 short steps: 1. Cut out a small heart and glue to paper. 2. Glue toothpicks around the heart. Use colored or plain toothpicks. 3. Add glitter to…
