March 29, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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Month: March 2010
March 29, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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ALL THE JOYFUL COLORS OF SPRING! My favorite color is Spring Green. And my favorite palette is the colors of the garden. “All colors are harmonious when you toss in some blue.” Children must intuitively know this principle because they … Continue reading
March 28, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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TULIP TIME! Spring is in the air. And tulips are a favorite subject matter for watercolor studies. One reason children are drawn to tulips is their “easy shape”—a big letter “U” with upside down “V” shapes on the top! Their … Continue reading
March 22, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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KANDINSKY’s “Squares and Concentric Circles” (1913). These squares were made by KinderArt students—each student made two squares, one to keep and one to contribute to our “group painting”. Using oil pastels (or wax crayons, not the “washable” crayons), draw fat … Continue reading
March 22, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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KITCHEN ART. Move the art studio into the kitchen! First, choose your icing palette. Primary colors, or three neon brights, or. . . ? Do not mix more than two colors together or you’ll get muddy brown (which your little … Continue reading
March 22, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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CONCENTRATION GAME. Accurate, realistic drawing requires deep concentration. When pencil meets the paper, integrated learning skills are developed! Quality results are the payoff. I love to hear a child exclaim, “This is my best drawing ever”! At the same time, … Continue reading