Here’s another must have for your children’s art library. “Art Is…” by Bob Raska is a great introduction to art. The format is simple. Each page features the repeated completion of the sentence, “Art is..,” using examples from varied styles, forms, and cultures. Here are a few samples from the book: There are […]
Author: Scarlett
Why I Put My Name On My Photos
For the record, I’m not a photographer. I love taking pictures, but it’s just a hobby. Some people may wonder why I put my name on my pictures. “Who does she think she is, a photographer or something?” When I took a photography class at the community college summer before […]
A to Z Challenge
Last week I signed up for this “A to Z” blogging challenge because it sounded like fun, but…..oh my. Posting something creative for every letter of the alphabet, six times a week, through the month of April?! My husband is already calling it a “vampire”. He says it’s going to […]
A Technique for Aging Paper
I think old paper is so cool. The older the better. I’m sure there are one thousand blogs out there that show a thousand other ways to age paper, but here’s what I do: 1.) Give it a tea bath. 2.) Hang it up. 3.) Spray with Walnut Ink while the […]
Super Art Friday- “Spin Art”
Super Art Friday is back! Sadly, I haven’t done much art with my middle two in the last few months due to so many doctors appts. for our tiny dude, but I’m determined to make time for art again. It’s always one of the highlights of my week! And besides, ART makes you […]
“Victorian House 101” Mixed-Media Piece for Somerset Studio
This was my first submission to get published in Somerset Studio. I lost count of how many rejections came before this. A LOT. If you’re submitting artwork to a publication these days, be patient and keep on trying! The lid comes off and the insert pulls out. There are three […]
A Giraffe and Some Elephants
Have you seen this tiny giraffe baby teether from France? She is quite famous across the pond. Baby K. got his very own little “Sophie la girafe” yesterday–ooh-lala. We enjoyed watching the video of how Sophie is made, and watching K. try to eat her hooves off. Speaking of giraffes, I […]
Valentine’s Day Photos
Those last three make me hungry! 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day!! I hope you all have a super *sweet* day with those you love.♥