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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Close-up of a mixed media craft piece with a fabric leaf, buttons, lace, and painted elements on a textured surface creating a unique collage.

collage with fabric and other things

  • October 8, 2010
  • personal artwork
A vibrant abstract painting featuring flowers, a wagon, and an array of bright patterns arranged within mosaic-like sections, reminiscent of a collage.

Farmer’s Market Collage

This is a collage made up of photos, paint, painted papers and doodles.  I made this a few weeks ago.

  • October 1, 2010
  • 2 Comments
  • personal artwork
Mixed media painting of a house with a crow in the foreground, a face in the upper right corner, and decorative borders.

Mixed Media Collage

  • September 25, 2010
  • mixed media, personal artwork
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
Handmade flower collage featuring a large yellow flower, textured elements, and vibrant colors with mixed media effects.

Flower Collage

I’m trying to find a way to use up all the photos I take.  Here is a mixed media collage…

  • September 11, 2010
  • 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 vibrant, colorful doodle featuring various flowers, stars, hearts, and the word "love" in cursive.

New Collage Doodle

  • August 22, 2010
  • 6 Comments
  • personal artwork
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Display of end-of-year memory books and zine templates for students; features accordion books, illustrated art reflection pages titled "My School Year" and "My Year in Art," plus a beginner guide on how to make a zine.
Three colorful art award certificates with art-themed illustrations and text, displayed with the title “Art Award Certificates” and a note stating “13 fun designs!”.
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