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CMA video series

3/15/2021

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The Cleveland Museum of Art’s video series shares the insights of CMA curators and staff on exhibitions and objects from the permanent collection.
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Art Projects from Wave Hill

4/26/2020

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​When my kids were growing up we spent weekend days at this park in the Bronx. Its an historic estate built in 1840 that was made into public gardens in the 1960's. They provide nature inspired  family art projects. I highly recommend checking out their site if you're looking for an activity!
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https://www.wavehill.org/depth-in-distance
Here are a few of the videos. The art projects start about half way in after a story.
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Nature Journal

4/20/2020

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Here's a final Art at Home project. It's an easy to do book structure. You can make it into a sketch book, story book, nature journal, diary...so many possibilities!
Basic supplies are paper, scissors & glue stick. You could also use big pieces of paper, drawing paper, colorful paper, card stock & tape. 
Below is a short video I made showing you what to do and 2 really short videos with some extras to do with your book! Enjoy!
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Foil Printmaking

4/6/2020

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This is a super fun printmaking project! Here's what you need-
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​Take one piece of foil about the size of your paper. I used regular printer paper. You can use this one piece of foil over & over!
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1. Draw on the foil with water soluble markers.
2. I drew a simple tulip to start with.
3. Brush water on your paper.
4. Flip your wet paper onto your foil drawing & press lightly.

5. Peel the paper off the foil.
6. Your 1st print!

​Try another one. What will you do differently next?
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​Wipe your foil with a little water & paper towel and you're ready to go again!
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Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring an images from a matrix (the foil) to another surface (the paper). I have another post here if you'd like to explore more techniques.
MonoPrinting is a transfer you can only make once. It's one of a kind & unique!
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After experimenting with the first technique, try this one!

1. Draw on your paper with a  permanent marker.
2. Add color on the foil where you think it will color in your drawing when you print it.
3. Get your paper wet.
4. Flip it onto your colored foil & press lightly.
5. Peel it off.
6. See the results & adjust for your next try.

My paper was too wet so I tried again!
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It took several tries to get the images I liked. I ended up with some really cool ones!
​Show me yours!
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Here is one final project you can do with your foil. This is not a printmaking technique but I  liked the shiny results.
Draw directly on the foil with permanent markers. Outline with black if you'd like to go for a stained glass look. You could also make your black lines thicker than mine. Have fun!
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Show me what you make!

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Eraser Drawing

3/25/2020

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Negative space is as important as the subject you are portraying in your art. Looking at the negative spaces is very helpful as you practice seeing. As you start to draw something, pay attention to the negative space around it.
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​Show me what you drew!

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Shadow Drawing Project

3/24/2020

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This is a fun project to do outside on a sunny day! You can also work by a window or use a light to cast your shadows. Here's what you need-
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I made several shadow drawings so I could experiment with them. Try the light at different angles to get the shadow you like. How far away does your light need to be? I drew a house plant, but you can use anything!
Here's what to do:
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​Negative Space: The space around and between the subject of an image.

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Show me your artwork!

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Stipple Project

3/23/2020

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We are going to use a technique called stippling to create value. We have used value in previous projects to show space (depth & dimension). In this project we will use tiny dots to make the light and dark parts of a picture. This will create the illusion of a 3 dimensional image.

​Here is an example from my work in High School. Look how old and yellow the paper is!
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Stipple definition: (in drawing, painting, and engraving) to mark with numerous small dots or specks.
Value: In art, value refers to the lightness and darkness of colors. It is often described as varying levels of contrast.

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​Here's what you'll need:
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What to do:
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Work on shapes you can see making them light, medium and dark as you see them.
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Slide a piece of paper under to check progress.
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For older students:
​After practising this technique, try it on a drawing you've made!
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    What is it?

    A series of art projects for you to work on at home using easy to find supplies.

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    Post your art to Instagram or email me at
    StudioCatArtful@gmail.com

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