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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Abstract collage with sunflowers in a red wagon, surrounded by green and yellow patterned paper pieces, evoking the charm of a Farmers' Market.

Farmers’ Market

Farmers’ Market Collage

  • September 20, 2010
  • 2 Comments
  • mixed media, personal artwork
Abstract painting with vibrant pink, orange, and purple hues features a figure's arm and "Waiting Watching" text overlay, radiating dynamic energy.

Waiting and Watching, photo, fabric, gesso, watercolor and fabric spray paints, September 2010

  • September 6, 2010
  • 3 Comments
  • mixed media, personal artwork
A framed abstract artwork with colorful shapes and a small portrait at the center.

Tiles!

I’m in love with painting tiles and making tiles from Sculpey.  I just tried making Sculpey tiles this week and…

  • September 4, 2010
  • mixed media, mosaic, personal artwork
A colorful mixed-media collage featuring flowers, abstract patterns, and the number 0710 prominently displayed.

Collage

07-10 Collage, made in July 2010, mixed media, collage, photo and fibers

  • July 21, 2010
  • 3 Comments
  • mixed media, personal artwork
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