MONDAY MONTAGE. Lois Ehlert Books. One of my favorite Picture Book authors/illustrators is Lois Ehlert. I was hooked by her book, Planting a Rainbow. It lends itself to a style of collage work which can be re-created with the rainbow … Continue reading →

MONDAY MONTAGE. The Legacy of Books.One of my favorite heirloom cross stitch projects from the 70’s is this pillow I made our last year in Germany, when our three sons were still in grade school. “Porter’s Great Books”. Our family’s … Continue reading →

MONDAY MONTAGE. Artsy Books for Kids. A homeschool mom recently asked me for recommendations for art resources. Well, last night I found a little Usborne gold mine in the children’s section at Barnes & Noble. Entitled POCKET ARTIST. The price … Continue reading →

Finger Painting!

Friends. I DO have a treasure chest full of “silver and gold”! Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver the other is gold. Summertime is when I get to spend chunks of time with friends. More time … Continue reading →

First Time experiences are always a challenge. I had a wonderful first-time experience teaching an art class in Miss Justina’s art camp—downtown Atlanta by Grant Park. Middle School age kids who were exceptionally well-behaved, good workers and bubbly personalities. They … Continue reading →