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April 27, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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DIFFERENT THINGS FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. What do you like to draw? Chances are, when you go outside you’ll find something that captures your interest. Bugs? Flowers? Bushes? Trees? Landscapes? Geese on the pond? A lawnmower?!



April 10, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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THE COLOR WHEEL is one of the first art-tools a child needs to learn. Kindergartners can help their parents and grandparents learn it, too! My husband introduced me to an online visual dictionary today. For future reference, I recommend that you bookmark it: www.visualdictionaryonline.com


We found this clear presentation of the color wheel under the Arts and Architecture category: color wheel - Visual Dictionary Online


April 8, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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FLOWERS IN THE SPRINGTIME. Even though allergies prevent me from venturing outside at this time of year, I’m able to bring the Outdoors inside without too many allergy consequences. A few weeks ago a friend brought me a bunch of Daffodils and today one the Intermezzo artists brought a couple of her first Irises from her garden.


This is also the season for artists to explore different mixtures of Greens. My favorite is Cadmium Yellow + Winsor Blue (red shade). Right now Spring Green leaves seem to have light yellow green shades with pale rosy and lavender tints, whether it be tulips or daffodils.


April 4, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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“WATERCOLOR” YOUR OWN EGGS! Our grandchildren love this kind of Major Production! A school teacher mom in the family circle helps lighten the load…she has the “know-how” to set up shop at her kitchen table and patiently let excited children get to work on their own color blends!

April 1, 2010
by Bonnie Porter
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BOYS WITH AN ARTISTIC BENT.


Boys have just as much of a “knack” for art as girls do! Art is for everyone!

Interests and styles may vary, but God, the Creator, created each one of us with the ability to create. Isn’t it interesting to see so many different creative approaches to the same subject matter?
Participants in all of my art classes enjoy seeing each other’s work. We can learn from each other, not just from the teacher. I love hearing students compliment each other on their work, or ask someone to show them “how did you do that?”. . . .