Art Schedule
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We’ve had a lot of snow days over the past few weeks, but spring has sprung at the Top! I love using works from artist friends as teaching tools. For our nests, we looked at the gorgeous work of Eileen Casey. Last week we looked at Mike Beeman‘s birds. He is one of my favorite contemporary artists, as his work informs us on so many levels. He’s my go-to guy for Santas and birds, and showing students how each little mark comes together to create meaning on the page. Enjoy the artwork from last week, and scroll down for the schedules. THIS WEEK Monday, March 26 Tuesday, March 27, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty Wed, March 28, Advanced Artists 4-5:30 Thurs, March 29, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty NEXT WEEK Monday, April 2 Tuesday, April 3, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty Wed, April 4, Advanced Artists 4-5:30 Thurs, April 5, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty |
Enticing Artists
Last week we rounded out the introduction to figure drawing, and I posed for the kids. Drawing figures is a skill that gets better and better with practice noticing things like proportions, negative space, and relationships. This week is the
Enticing Artists
Last week we rounded out the introduction to figure drawing, and I posed for the kids. Drawing figures is a skill that gets better and better with practice noticing things like proportions, negative space, and relationships. This week is the
Bones Jones
Bone Jones emerges from the cellar once a year to kick off the Halloween season while offering a lesson that is the foundation of figure drawing. This week, I’ll be posing to give the kids a taste of real live figure
Bones Jones
Bone Jones emerges from the cellar once a year to kick off the Halloween season while offering a lesson that is the foundation of figure drawing. This week, I’ll be posing to give the kids a taste of real live figure
Lions & tigers & more!
Inspired by a friend’s photos from Africa, we went on an art safari last week, as a little breather before we get into the work of the season. Bones Jones will be posing for us next week as an intro
Lions & tigers & more!
Inspired by a friend’s photos from Africa, we went on an art safari last week, as a little breather before we get into the work of the season. Bones Jones will be posing for us next week as an intro
Seeing the Forest & the Trees
Last week we did trees. Each week when I am planning what lesson to teach, I often think about an artist who exemplifies both mastery and a unique approach to the subject. When I think of trees, I think of
Seeing the Forest & the Trees
Last week we did trees. Each week when I am planning what lesson to teach, I often think about an artist who exemplifies both mastery and a unique approach to the subject. When I think of trees, I think of
Weekly Update
If you know of anyone who might be interested in Tuesday lesson, please share this. We are loving the new studio. It certainly has enhanced the teaching with everything in one place. And I am even making art! I’m hoping
Weekly Update
If you know of anyone who might be interested in Tuesday lesson, please share this. We are loving the new studio. It certainly has enhanced the teaching with everything in one place. And I am even making art! I’m hoping
Kids Go Van Gogh Go
We’re up and running at the Top, welcoming awesome new students Kallie and Elias, and Dylan from summer. Along with the newbies, we’ve got many veterans including Caitlin and Jack, who have been coming since kindergarten and are now 8th and
Kids Go Van Gogh Go
We’re up and running at the Top, welcoming awesome new students Kallie and Elias, and Dylan from summer. Along with the newbies, we’ve got many veterans including Caitlin and Jack, who have been coming since kindergarten and are now 8th and
Weekly Update
I hope everyone is settled nicely into school. Please look at the schedule carefully, and let me know if I need to make any changes. THIS WEEK Tues, Sept 11 – Down & Dirty, 4-5:30 Lincoln Nick Kayden Emmet Kallie Wed, Sept 12- Advanced
Weekly Update
I hope everyone is settled nicely into school. Please look at the schedule carefully, and let me know if I need to make any changes. THIS WEEK Tues, Sept 11 – Down & Dirty, 4-5:30 Lincoln Nick Kayden Emmet Kallie Wed, Sept 12- Advanced
Summer’s Waning
Looks like summer has passed me by, but we’re in the house, and the studio is ready to receive these awesome artists. Please look at the schedule carefully, and correct me if I’m wrong. We are good to go! Tues,
Summer’s Waning
Looks like summer has passed me by, but we’re in the house, and the studio is ready to receive these awesome artists. Please look at the schedule carefully, and correct me if I’m wrong. We are good to go! Tues,
Doodlers Unite!
As the kids get back to school, it’s important to remember that when students doodle, they are not being rude or distracted, they are actually, in many cases, visually reinforcing the lesson – listening visually. If your artist gets in
Doodlers Unite!
As the kids get back to school, it’s important to remember that when students doodle, they are not being rude or distracted, they are actually, in many cases, visually reinforcing the lesson – listening visually. If your artist gets in
Back to School
Please look at the schedule carefully, and correct me if I’m wrong. It’s shaping up fast! 8 is max. Here’s what I’ve got so far: Mon, Sept 10 – open Tues, Sept 11 – Down & Dirty, 4-5:30 Lincoln Nick Kayden
Back to School
Please look at the schedule carefully, and correct me if I’m wrong. It’s shaping up fast! 8 is max. Here’s what I’ve got so far: Mon, Sept 10 – open Tues, Sept 11 – Down & Dirty, 4-5:30 Lincoln Nick Kayden