We are all drawn to color but none more so than the Fauvists of the early 1900’s, who created art that focused more on powerful colors than on the subjects of their artworks. In French, fauves translates to “wild beasts.” Many believe that fauvism grew out of the impressionism movement. The fauvists used wild brush…
Spring is a time to get inspired with arty projects! These adorable hats are made with recycled K-Cups. Get brewing with your child for some springtime fun! To make: Clean out a K-Cup and remove filter. Paint the K-Cup with acrylic paint or use as is. Trace a circle on a piece of stiff paper or…
We all have wild dreams from time to time. One of mine was riding a huge dolphin out in the middle of the ocean. Surrealism is a wonderful art form that shows things we know but are depicted in ways that we wouldn’t find in everyday life – much like the landscape of a dream!…
Children love the arty fun that is a big part of Easter celebrations! Here is an activity that is easy to do and can ignite your child’s imagination: Cut out egg shapes using white paper – the ovals can be big and small! Gather Washi tape from your local craft store, which is available in a…
You’ve enjoyed your single-serve coffee; now you can recycle it and watch it grow! This could make a fun, arty project to brighten your child’s window sill. Here’s how: Remove top and coffee grounds Decorate with Washi tape Fill with potting soil Plant a seed The K-Cups have a hole in the bottom for drainage,…
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…
