Category Archives: «art education»

Fauvism: It’s all about the color

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…

Tags: Abrakadoodle, art education, Derain, fauvism, Matisse

Tapping into the Art of Dreams: Surrealism

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!…

Tags: Art of dreams, Henri Rousseau, Salvador Dali, Surrealism

Buy Local – Inspire Global

“Kids so often associate art with well known artists of the past like Picasso and Rembrandt,” remarked Mary Rogers, adding, “Abrakadoodle features these classic artists, as well as some of today’s working artists like Robin Anne Cooper, who create amazing artwork that inspires kids to be creative and see how real people incorporate art into…

Tags: Abrakadoodle, canvas collage, creativity, Robin Anne Cooper

A FUN Way to Expand Your Child’s World Vision

Kids love to learn new ways to create art, inspired by cultural traditions, artists and art forms from the far reaches of the planet we share! That alone might serve as rationale for signing up for an arts program that brings the world into your child’s grasp. You can expand your child’s world vision in…

Tags: Abrakadoodle, multicultural arts, world vision

5 Steps to Finding the Right Afterschool Program for Your Child

Get your child off to a great start this school year! As a Mom or Dad, you are already flooded with lots of back to school activities like parent’s night, career days, sports programs and homework review. Now is a great time to plan ahead for a great afterschool program. An afterschool program can inspire…

Tags: Abrakadoodle, afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool

New thinking about doodling

Research has long shown that art benefits children in many ways. Art education opens children’s minds and helps them become more tolerant. It also improves student’s academic performance and helps them develop the skills needed for the 21st century workplace – critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication, teamwork and more. New research published February…

Creative Children’s Art Welcomes President Obama

Art is a wonderful tool for children’s self-expression, and art students at participating Abrakadoodle locations nationwide shared their patriotism and visions for America as part of a colorful welcome for President Barack Obama. Some students learned about the art of Jasper Johns as an inspiration for their art. They learned about Pop Art, encaustic painting…