Adria's Cartoon...

So my friend Adria took an animation class and made a short cartoon. I think she did a fabulous job and I love seeing her draw again. She is a Graphic Designer and works for Family Circle but dreams of being a children's book illustrator and author and I believe she can do it. Great Job, Adria!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8GlElvozZc&feature=youtu.be

elan petite

http://elanartist.wix.com/elanpetite#! 

I have a website about the services that we offer schools and institutions looking to add art to their curriculum in a cohesive way. I am missing a page for my dad but he will be added.

Shel Silverstein...

Shel Silverstein was one of the first poets that I was introduced to and he left such an impression. I loved his creepy, fun poems... and still do. Reading them are fun and I think it can encourage the most difficult reader to try to read out loud. He was also a wonderful illustrator.


                                                      http://www.shelsilverstein.com

What is a Collagraph?

 

A collograph is a assemblege of papers and objects with noticeable textures so when it is glued to a paper or carboard it can be inked and printed.

More examples to come.

 

Magazine Art

 

Don't just throw those old magazines away!

Make them into art by folding the pages.

This is an easy way to create a beautiful geometric shapes and fun for small children as well as older ones (parents included).

 

Just a Shirt and a Pant... or is it.

A fun way to start a drawing sometimes is a starter or in this case a shirt and a pair of pants. This reminds me of a Dr. Seus story the Green Pants. It is about a scared little fuzzy character that is afraid of a pair of pants that walks around with no one in them. As the story continues the fuzzy character realizes, although it maybe unusal the pants are just pants and they become friends. start a drawing off with an idea and see where that can take your lil' artist.

This class was asked to think about people they know in their neighborhood and was able to pick out their character's clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

Children's Books and the Studio Museum

 

Children's Books are celebrated at the Studio Museum every year with Books & Authors, Kids! program. Every year authors and/or illustrators visit, read and do art with families. 2012 Roster included, Charles R. Smith, Pat Cummings, Kwame Alexander, Shane Evans and Bryan Collier.

In 2013 we can expect Jaqueline Woodson and Ambre Anderson.

I will be adding more to our roster as the year continues so keep a look out, www.studiomuseum.org .