ABSTRACT ART INSPIRATION IDEAS

I gave my Sketchbook Practice class the assignment of making as series of "scribble paintings", and then cutting them up to make grid compositions. A scribble painting, or drawing, is one in which you are just making a variety of marks, trying to get some variety, but without regard for composition. After all, you are going to tear it to pieces, or cut it up somehow anyway. Here is an example of the process: Original Scribble Painting I cut up the painting and placed some pieces in a loose…

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"I'm bored!" They're the two words kids say that every parent dreads. OK, they're not the only two, but the moment they're uttered, it can sometimes feel like an impossible task keeping them entertained. Instead of leaving them to their tablets or the TV, this is the perfect opportunity to create long-lasting — and in this case tangible —memories.How, you ask?Pull out the coloring pencils, crayons and markers, and give the kids free reign to scribble their hearts away. And luckily for you…

Mardi Gras beads - I have so many beads, (yes all from Mardi Gras), but this gives me a great idea!

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A selection of printable abstract coloring pages with our original drawings. Children's imagination can thrive on abstract shapes and patterns!

Pin It On Pinterest, I kept seeing pictures of this wonderful craft and we decided to take a crack at it. HERE are the directions from Bloesem Kids, all you do is wet watercolor paper, drop on watercolor paint, watch it spread, let it dry and then define the flowers with india ink, applied with a skewer. Since two of my kids are art-phobic, I thought it would be a good low-stress project. It was a huge success and Brayden, my artist, spent days making gardens of flowers. And here's some of…

Hi everyone, As part of my exploration into the world of the abstract, I wanted to do a step-by-step tutorial on the process I've been usi...

Looking for an easy way to get your youngest kiddos interested in art? Check out this mess-free technique for creating simple and spectacular "abstract" pieces. For this one you'll need to gather up a plastic bag, a dish sponge, a pair of scissors, some paper and your favorite paints. Open the bag and layer in

Free Embroidery Pattern 'Art Deco Abstract Flowers'

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