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Kid's Art Project - Matisse Flower Bouquets

Who doesn't love flowers?  Or, at least making them?  This is a beautiful project that parents love to hang up. Its great for Mother's or Father's Day, or celebrating springtime.   When I teach this...

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Thinning Hair? Biotin May Help.

It hit me when I was working in NYC as a publicist. My hair started thinning and turning grey. I was in my early 20's and was feeling like I was in my 40's. By thinning, I don't mean bald spots, but my...

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Kid's Art Project - Thumbprint Bugs

This is a variation of finger painting for kids.  And, because it has to do with bugs, the little one's love it!  I've done this project several times with kids in class and it always turns out very cool....

2 comments    hub challenge paint bugs
Student work.  If you look closely, you'll see a piece of the thumbnail sketch under the painting on the left side.74

Create A Fauvist Masterpiece- A "Wild Beast" Art Project for Kids

Fauvism is a term used to describe an art movement that lasted from 1905-1907. The term Fauvist, translates to "Wild Beast", referring to the artists wildly expressive brushwork and brilliant colors.   A...

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Kid's Art Project - Outer Space Crayon Resist

Art is all about exploration.  That is why I love doing projects with themes of outer space.  It allows for even more imagination and creativity.  This project is great to do anytime, but is especially...

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Kid's Art Project - Self Portrait Puppets

Kids love to draw faces, especially when given the chance to represent their own face in artwork. This children's project is unique in that kids can explore their self portrait and then activate it to talk or...

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Student Masterpiece, "A Bowl of Fruit"79

How To Make Your Own Matisse Masterpiece - Paper Cut Out Still Life

Henri Matisse, (1869-1954) was a French artist, often known for his bold use of color and original techniques.  He was initially considered a Fauvist (See my article on How to make a Fauvist Painting)....

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"Nell Gwynne as St. Catherine", after Sir Peter Lely, by Chadwick and Spector Courtesy of the Berkeley Art Museum, Berkeley, USA77

Contemporary Art : Museum Anatomy, Hidden Paintings on the Body

Museum Anatomy is my life-project. I have been working on it for the past 15 years with my collaborator, Chadwick Gray. The project stems out of a series of site- specific performance-based artworks we were...

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We Can Do It!  Ang San Suu Kyi  Painting by Chadwick and Spector www.chadwickandspector.com74

We Can Do It! Aung San Suu Kyi & Dalai Lama

Today is Burma's Prime Minister Elect, Aung San Suu Kyi's 64th Birthday. She's been in the news a lot over the past several years, as she is not only the leader of the National League of Democracy, a...

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Kid's Art Project - Animal Sillouettes and Patterns

Looking Closely At Your Favorite Animal I love animals and so do most people that I've ever met.  Its clear why so many children's art projects have animals in them.  Its a fun topic and a great tie in to...

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