Animals in Art: Kids Love Them

Kids love animals, and so it only stands to reason that they also appreciate viewing and creating their own animals in art. Throughout history, artists have always created drawings, paintings and sculptures of animals. Cave art reveals ancient paintings that date back tens of thousands of years in which animals are portrayed. Ancient Egyptian artists…

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Artists of Distinction Donate Art at Abrakadoodle Conference

Artists of Distinction Donate Art at Abrakadoodle Conference

Abrakadoodle proudly features in its creative art program contemporary artists and integrates their unique styles and techniques into our instruction for children. Several of our Artists of Distinction were gracious in donating art to be used as prizes for our 10th anniversary conference. Cassy Tully is an American artist who creates unique paintings of landscapes….

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Abrakadoodle Celebrates 10 Years in Creative Art Education

Abrakadoodle Celebrates 10 Years in Creative Art Education

Creativity was on display from start to finish at Abrakadoodle’s conference. Staff and attendees came costumed as an artist or a piece of artwork for the welcoming cruise along the scenic Potomac River. Pam Rautmann, who serves Southeastern Wisconsin, won the prize for best costume representing an artist. She was a shoe-in as Frida Kahlo!…

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Whimsical Wescoat Shares Her Unique Style of Painting

Abrakadoodle Artist of Distinction Natasha Wescoat (wescoatart.com) is an award-winning young painter,who specializes in “jeweled” landscapes and fanciful characters. We teach Natasha’s swirling, vibrant and soft-edged style in our classes for children, modifying the lessons according to age group. Children love the opportunity to learn about Natasha and create art in her special style! Natasha,…

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Artists for Kids: Mort Solberg

Artists for Kids: Mort Solberg

Mort Solberg is an award winning American artist who paints in oils, acrylics and watercolors. Solberg is an Abrakadoodle Artist of Distinction. He attended The Cleveland Institute Of Art studying painting and design. He established himself in the art world in California but, in 2006 he moved to Florida where he now paints full time….

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