This soft air-dry clay is perfect for molding ornaments. Half dozen…. I created these small treat bags using tiny cellophane bags and baker’s twine, both found in the wedding section of my local Michael’s store. A paper-clip can be slid under the twine in back for a hook. Couldn’t resist […]
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Awakening of the Magi
This sketch was inspired by a stone relief by a 12th century artist named Gislebertus, Using acrylic paints and gel medium, I painted this scene for the icon exhibit currently at Hope Chapel this holiday season. Here’s some process photos: Thanks for stopping by to see my art. I hope […]
Mother and Child Silhouettes
This is a simple art project using only colored paper, pencils, scissors, and glue. I had students attempt to draw the silhouette of the mother and child using samples I made as a guide, while I allowed the reluctant artists to trace patterns onto blue paper. The students ranged from […]
“The Red Room” Ornaments after Matisse
One of my favorite paintings and some simple salt dough hearts… Became some pretty Matisse inspired Christmas ornaments.
Madonna and Child with Dolphins
The dolphin was an early symbol in Christian art. Because dolphins swim alongside boats, they represent Christ who guides believers to heaven. More about the dolphin as a symbol for Christ can be read here. More importantly to me, dolphins grieve and mourn their young. The reason I chose dolphins for […]
Illuminated Letters
This is a simple illuminated letter project I’m doing with my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade artists. I had a difficult time finding plain, blank fill-in letters so I made my own in Microsoft Word. The font is Engravers MT at font size 450. ***Be sure and like my […]
Watercolor Butterflies with Crayon Resist
After looking at some pictures of butterflies and different vein patterns, my young artists created their own beautiful butterflies. This is a great project for elementary children. For reluctant drawers, I cut out a few stencils to use as a pattern. (FREE pattern below) Be sure and like my FB […]
Zombies at the Museum
Last Friday, the Blanton Museum had a party with some unusual visitors…. Everywhere you looked, there was something unexpected… The Dead Music Capital Band showed up with jazzy sounds that echoed through the galleries… Very lively music for a band of dead folks! And I couldn’t resist capturing this bloody […]
Linoleum Block Icon Print
There’s an Icon exhibit coming up at a nearby church I’ve been visiting. I decided to turn this drawing into a stamp. And then, just as I was about to start, I remembered how easily the last stamp split and cracked after a few uses. So I decided to carve […]