February 26, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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BELL’ARTE classes are underway! A proud second grade artist, In-the-style-of Albrecht Durer, “The Hare”, shown above. Nine young students sketched and colored and played shape games. First, they sketched a bird from my family room mural. Then they drew a … Continue reading
February 9, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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MONDAY MONTAGE. Brita…A WORK IN PROGRESS! . . . an on-going drawing and painting journey as I explore the techniques of Master Artist, Carl Larsson. I will post a copy of the painting, too, for critique and comparison to my … Continue reading
January 9, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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MONDAY MONTAGE. “to everything there is a season. . . .” From the gardens of Tuscany and vineyards of Chianti . . . to the gardens and vineyards of my East Cobb Atlanta neighborhood, I continue to find inspiration for … Continue reading
November 2, 2008
by Bonnie Porter
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CAPTURING FALL COLORS! One of life’s simple pleasures—making prints with fruit and vegetable stamps. Recycle paper and paper bags by stamping and creating notecards, wrapping paper, gift bags, etc. Caution: this project is addictive! My husband wondered what I was … Continue reading
November 2, 2008
by Bonnie Porter
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MONDAY MONTAGE. in the style of . . . Mondrian http://coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/Prek.htm My daughters-in-law discovered this website with Art Lesson Plans they knew I’d like. So this week my Homeschool art class did one of the Piet Mondrian lessons and loved … Continue reading
October 20, 2008
by Bonnie Porter
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Painting in thestyle of Van Gogh!IMPASTO recipe: 1/2 C. medium thick tempera paint + 1 Tbsp. white detergent powder (or cornstarch, white flour, etc.). Thin with water or add more powder to thicken. Scoop dollops of paint onto sytrofoam grocery … Continue reading