Today my box of 40 Crayola Broad Line Markers Arrived from Amazon, and I was. blown away by the vast possibilities available in the larger set, The various shades of Green open innumerable possibilities — especially for Nature Designs. Color Schemes Yellow Color Schemes Generated from Color Space ›___________________________________________________ Hot Pink Pink…
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Motifs and Patterns to Use in Simple Designs
Walter Crane was an influential designer over a century ago: Following are some of Crane’s suggestions for using curves in Design. \ Crane Slender Petal Shapes in Designs Image Credit: Walter Cran Crane Crane Crane Crane Crane Crane Crane Crane Crane Crane Crane Crane …
Fish Designs in Picture Books
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Supply List for Free Design with Magic Markers Class for All Ages – Create Ornaments with Crayola Magic Markers
Beginning soon, I’ll lead a FREE online design/drawing in magic marker course. I’m doing this to coordinate with my Celebration of Advent. I’ll have conflicts some days, but when I don’t have a conflict, I’ll be there. I have several goals for the projects: Teach How to Color with Magic Marker without Making a Muddy…
Acanthus – A Plant that Influenced Art and Design
Acanthus has been part of both gardens and design since ancient the time of Ancient Civilizations: Image Credit: The Met Marble pilaster with acanthus scrolls Roman – 1st half of 1st century CE Image Credit: The Met Marble corner acroterion with acanthus scrolls Roman – 1st half of 1st century CEImage Credit: The Met Fragment…
Studying Other Artists and Illustrators – Studying Other Writers – The Importance of Copying the Masters in Becoming Better at Your Craft
In addition to being a practicing visual artist and writer, I have taught both writing and art 3/4 of my life. Although I have NEVER allowed my students to submit a copied piece for a grade, I have always told them that copying more accomplished artists and writers is a wonderful way to learn. Many…
The Legend of the Poinsettia – Retold and Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon 1994 Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon…
Walter Crane – His Life, His Influence on Art & Design, & His Contribution to Children’s Literature
Image Credit: Wikipedia Walter Crane had a relatively short life, but his contribution to art and literature was immense. He was born on August 15, 1845, and he died on March 14, 1915. He was an illustrator who was among the group labeled as the Golden Age of Illustrators. But beyond that, he was a…
Old Mother Hubbard – Walter Crane
. Old Mother HubbardWent to the cupboardTo get her poor Dog a bone;But when she came thereThe cupboard was bare,And so the poor Dog had none. She went to the baker’sTo buy him some bread,But when she came back,The poor Dog was dead. She went to the joiner’sTo buy him a coffin,But when she came…
The Sleeping Beauty Illustrated by Walter Crane
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. Long, long ago, in ancient times, there lived a King and Queen, And for the blessing of a child their longing sore had been: At last, a little daughter fair, to their great joy, was given, And to the christening feast they made, they bade the Fairies seven— The Fairies seven, who…