I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The text, a West African tale, is perfectly written, and the illustrations are superb. I have read this book to groups many times, and I have used the art in the book to teach art to all ages. Certainly, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears is a must-read…
How I Combined a Watercolor Wash Painting with a Contour Drawing of a Yellow Pepper – Which Paints Do I Use?
Jacki Kellum Watercolor Wash Painting with Contour Drawing It’s January 2, 2023, and I am into Day 2 of my commitment to make some kind of art every day for a year. #ArtyNewYear. Join Me! Jacki Kellum Contour Drawing of a Tomato On Day 1, all I did was contour drawings. I used white cardstock…
Stars, Astronomy, The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi in the Bible
The Magi Visit the Messiah 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed,…
January 3 – Day 3 of #ReadtoWrite
I read more of this book today. I have read through page 129. The Stars and the Night Sky intrigue me. The Moon & the Stars — Things That Light the Night Stars, Astronomy, The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi in the Bible The Donkey’s Song In Preparation to Study the Stars, the Constellations,…
January 3- Genesis Books 8 – 11 #Bible365
Genesis 8 – The End of the Flood Genesis 9 – God’s Covenant and the Rainbow Genesis 10 – Many Nations Genesis 11 – Tower of Babel _______________________________________ Genesis 8 – The End of the Flood 8 But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and…
January 2 – Day 2 of #ReadtoWrite
Daily Painting by Carol Marine pgs. 1 – 73 The Spider Weaver by Margaret Musgrove Calabash Cat by James Rumford Kente Cloth Patterns Sheep – A Chapter in Story of the Bible Animals by J.G. Wood pgs. 176-193. Create to Be More Creative – A Zen-Like Thought about the Importance of Getting Things Out Read…
January 2- Genesis Books 4 – 7 #Bible365
Genesis 4 – Cain and Abel and Sin Genesis 5 – Adam’s Family Line through Noah and His Sons Genesis 6 – Noah Genesis 7 – Noah’s Ark _____________________________________________ Genesis 4 – Cain and Abel and Sin Births of Cain and Abel 4 Adam[a] made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain.[b] She…
Happy Arty New Year – #ArtyNewYear – A Challenge for Visual Artists – How to Participate
Today is January 1, and I am launching several challenges and events for writers and visual artists. Participate in any or all of the challenge events for a chance to win an autographed copy of my picture book The Donkey’s Song at the end of January–in 31 Days. In February, I’ll add other challenges–#14DayPBChallenge and #ReadBlackHistory. Participants…
How to Participate in #Bible365 for a Chance to Win an Autographed Copy of Jacki Kellum’s The Donkey’s Song in 31 Days
Today is January 1, and I am launching several challenges and events for writers and visual artists. Participate in any or all of the challenge events for a chance to win an autographed copy of my picture book The Donkey’s Song at the end of January–in 31 Days. In February, I’ll add other challenges–#14DayPBChallenge and #ReadBlackHistory. Participants…
How to Participate in #ReadtoWrite for a Chance to Win an Autographed Copy of Jacki Kellum’s The Donkey’s Song in 31 Days
Today is January 1, and I am launching several challenges and events for writers and visual artists. Participate in any or all of the challenge events for a chance to win an autographed copy of my picture book The Donkey’s Song at the end of January–in 31 Days. In February, I’ll add other challenges–#14DayPBChallenge and…