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Born in 1965 in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, where he now lives with his wife Jennifer, and their young children, Dan's interest in art emerged as a teenager.
by Carl Larsson (1853-1919) Born in Stockholm & married an artist, Karin Bergoo whose father gave them a house. It was due to her influence that Carl began to work in watercolours for which he became famous. Eight children later their cottage was bursting with affection. They lavished much artistic energy decorating it with his paintings. Larsson became a devoted chronicler of domestic bliss Swedish style.
“Indescribably lovely and absolutely perfect and — well, pure in the best sense.”
My wonderful and talented husband created the above image of me a few weeks ago, I love how he added my pink Dell laptop and my favorite pink crochet hook, also on the day he did this I was wearing a pink dress with a grey cardigan, So alot of you guys saw the picture that my sister in law did of me too in my last post - so that gave me the idea of sharing my favorite Knitting and crochet themed paintings with you (I saw these on a Ravelry group)- Please forgive the fact that I haven't added who painted them, as not all the artists were mentioned So which one is your favorite?
Gerhartz' compelling paintings resonate an honesty, integrity and a directness immediately evident to the viewer. The artist's skillful and technically adept work celebrates the created world, human form personal relationships and connection with landscapes and environments of special importance.
“Indescribably lovely and absolutely perfect and — well, pure in the best sense.”
Dream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you. This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little Kulu; an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants. A perfect gift for new parents.
Seventy years ago, Fumiko Hayashida was a face in the crowd, one of 227 Japanese...
"And so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled." ~Titus 2:4-5 We all want to be the wise woman who builds up her home but the honest truth is that sometimes we are not so wise. In fact, we might be more like a foolish woman instead who tears down her home. " The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down." Proverbs 14:1 There are so many ways we might tear down our home and some of us might not even realize it. Some ways are obvious and some ways are not so much. The Scriptures sets the example for us as how our husbands should be able to trust in us: "The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life." I would love for you to go over this quick list over at True Woman and read the helpful list there entitled: 10 Things Your Husband Hates 1. You throw him under the bus in public. When you point out his faults, criticize, or correct him, he feels like an idiot in front of others—and that's demeaning. Don't embarrass him in any way (especially in front of your children). Would you want him to do that to you? 2. You remind him of his past failures. It's something that was settled long ago (or maybe just last week), and you just can't seem to let it go. We've all failed. Let go of things that have already been worked through and settled. If there are unresolved issues that were never dealt with biblically, take steps to graciously resolve them and move on. Read the rest HERE. As a new Christian I would have loved to have read a list like this and now after 20 years of marriage I believe this is a great list and reminder. I hope you find it insightful and helpful towards building a stronger marriage! Do you struggle with respecting and loving your husband? What is the hardest part for you? Leave a comment below to share with us. Prayer: Dear God, please help me to be the wife that you want me to be. I struggle at times to to obey your word and need your wisdom and guidance in all things. Help me to apply what I know you have commanded and to focus on loving and respecting my husband to bring You glory. Help me to remember that my husband is a sinner in need of your grace just like me and to show mercy, patience, and forgiveness towards Him as I would like to receive it. Help me to see our marriage in new eyes and thank you for the husband that you have given me. I pray this in Jesus' holy name, amen. Do you struggle with this topic? We highly recommend this book for further reading: How to Build a Strong Christian Home Art by D. Gerhartz
Self portraits for 3-5 year olds
This Claude Monet craft for kids is a fun way to make art in your homeschool or classroom! Children will enjoy creating a fingerpainting that mimics his style.
Free painting is not just a fun experience for children, it is a means for expression which builds their self esteem.
Creation Space in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada loved this complex painting activity! It was very unique and allowed children to literally, Walk into, their painting.The idea came from education
Here are the latest batch, a very varied collection, which hopefully has something for everybody. It once again displays the wide range of...
Kids will have fun learning about famous artists Money while doing this fun Tissue Paper Monet Art Project. Fun for kids of all ages.
If you’re searching for colorful painting ideas for kids of all ages to do at home, you’re in the right place! Keep your learning spirit alive with our curated list of colorful painting ideas like 3d giraffe paintings to make at home, fun dog paintings for kids, ice-cream paintings for summer, cute 3d dinosaur paintings […]
Spend quality time with kids getting creative during this pandemic crisis! Experiment and explore your inner artist with children.
Second grade drawing projects get so much easier when you have step by step instructions. Free PDF downloads are available for each project.
An abstract scraper painting project is a great middle school art lesson that incorporates color theory and painting without a brush!
Squeegee painting is SO MUCH FUN and this colourful artwork is really simple to make! It's a perfect quick and easy art project for both kids and adults. Squeegee Painting Squeegee painting is a super fun way to make abstract art! No need for a paintbrush or any special tools for this art project! Simply drop acrylic paint onto a canvas and use a squeegee to spread it around. Painting with a squeegee is a great form of 'process art' - it's all about the creation of the painting and experimenting. It's easy enough for toddlers to do, fun enough for
DecoArt Blog - Use a squeegee to make a simple and colorful modern art piece that will bring any room together.
If you follow me on Instagram or frequent my blog you will know that we spend A LOT of time making art as a family and I get asked lots of questions about our process. Once in a while I like to share my thoughts on "creating with a kid" here on the blog. (Please note that I am not a childhood development expert or a kids' art teacher- I am simply a mom who is an artist!) Last week I shared a peek into another of our family collaborations and today I thought I would share a follow up post about creating with a kid. As my long time readers know I've been making art with Lucy from day one. From riding on my back while I filmed online classes to letting her create with me in the studio, it's been a priority to share the art making process with my daughter. My philosophy is.... As I have mentioned in the past it is important for both my husband and I to incorporate Lucy into as many creative projects as possible. And while it makes no difference to us if Lucy grows up to be an artist, we do want her to be a creative thinker. I believe creativity and the ability to think in a creative way it one of the greatest gifts we can give our children and while I am always evolving as an artist and mama, I am learning so much as I watch her develop her own creative voice. I am learning that with every development stage, there are all kinds of challenges and success in our creative process. Now that Lucy is three things have started to feel and look a lot different from age one, two or even six months ago. She is no longer dazzled by paint! I used to be able to pull out the paint and she would be endlessly entertained. Now paint is not so dazzling, instead it's just another supply that she is comfortable using. And while I love this, it also makes the collaboration and creative process a little different. Here are a few new discoveries that are working for us: INTRODUCE NEW TECHNIQUES We used to slop paint on a canvas and call it a day but Lucy wants more- more challenges, more techniques more narrative. In other words she continues to develop her creative voice and we have to keep up and find ways to foster it. I've found that showing her how to use different materials and share new techniques has provided the challenge that she is craving. Things like stamping with all kinds of materials, expressive mark making, painting and drawing shapes, letters and patterns, using different size brushes, painting with a brayer, sticks, hands and feet and embracing all kinds of craft projects are all things that really capture her interst. Through this process I continue to find a balance between teaching and then letting her discover her own way. MIXING PAINT Mixing paint is a favorite process for Lucy right now. No matter what the age, there is something exciting about making your own colors and getting to have "ownership" over selecting and mixing colors. When I paint I am always trying to avoid making muddy colors but I try really hard to stay hands off when Lucy is mixing her colors. I show her some simple color combos but most of the time I let her figure it out on her own. The freedom to mix color, without being micro-managed has resulted in making her own discoveries that really get her excited. In the last six months she has discovered, through trial and error, how to avoid making mud. CREATE A NARRATIVE In the past six months Lucy's imagination has exploded. She loves telling stories, she plays make believe, she creates characters from her imagination and she even stays in character for weeks. What we know for sure is that a story or a narrative is really important to her. Right now art has become a vehicle for Lucy to tell stories and I want to foster this! Those days of slopping paint on a canvas has been replaced with a story that she draws and paints. Her entire art making process is all about these stories. Often when we are working alongside each other we do a lot of talking about her stories. We ask open ended questions that prompt her to create and expand her creations. As an artist I know how profound it is develop a narrative within your work and to see Lucy doing this at only three years old is incredible! CREATE HYPE These days Lucy has a mind of her own and while we love giving her freedom to make her own choices we still want to provide structure within the activities that we take on. When it comes to making time for art I've found that creating "hype" about a technique or a project creates excitement and willingness to try new things- regardless of her toddler moods. If I make a plan to take her to my studio in the afternoon, we will begin hyping it early in the morning- we chat about what we'll make, what colors she will select and what tools we will use. This process make for a smooth transition between activities. CREATE TOGETHER We all really enjoy creating together on our own individual projects. This rhythm has been a part of our lives since Lucy was born so it is natural for our family dynamic. At age three, it seems she is most comfortable and focussed when she is able to be interactive and social while making art. What is really cool is that we are all able to from each other learn simply by observing and working in the same room. From drawing a face to making polka dots to creating shapes- I know that many of the things that Lucy has learned has been from watching Andy and I work on our own art- not from us telling her what to do. While I know this will change as she gets older, for now it works for all of us and we really enjoy these times together. PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE!!! The common thread in all of Lucy's creative stages is the need for patience. I used to only need patience for the mess making but these days my patience is wrapped up in her developing personality. While she is the sweetest kid, she can be stubborn, moody, intense and has A LOT of energy. All of this can affect the time that she spends creating. All I can do to stay patient is continue to remind myself that she won't be a toddler forever and this time teaching and fostering her creativity is precious! To read and see more of our time creating with a kid check out the entire series posts HERE
Daffodils are blooming, the grass is green, and children in our town are happily trading homework, backpacks, and reading logs for spring
