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July 25, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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Month: July 2009
July 25, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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FRENCH PAPERDOLLS. Because of my focus on Impressionism in American Girl art classes, there’s one book I highly recommend for gift-giving to the American Girls in our family circles: CHARLOTTE IN GIVERNY, by Joan MacPhail Knight. The illustrations, by Melissa … Continue reading
July 25, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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GIRLS AND THEIR FLOWERS. I’ve noticed that young girls are very responsive to drawing and painting flowers. Girls are drawn to Impressionistic works, perhaps because they sense a bit more freedom of expression. While they admire photo-realism works of art … Continue reading
July 25, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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MORE HYDRANGEAS. I finally learned the secret to drying these mop-head flowers! Selecting and picking them at the end of the season, feeling the petals to make sure they are starting to dry out. These two 5X7 watercolors were my … Continue reading
July 1, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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MID-SUMMER. Blue Hydrangeas abound in our area at this time of year. Lazy summer days abound, too, with temperatures over 100 F. and super high humidity. Forced to linger indoors with books and paints. A lovely combination. Music in the … Continue reading