Amazing Art

Sean's finished art from art camp

Art Camp

Tomorrow is the last day of Sean's art camp.... he's painting oil on canvas.  He even learned how to stretch canvas!  Here are a few pictures from when I picked him up today. The top picture is him with hsi art teacher and his completed oil paintings.... the bottom is the one he is still working on.

Inspired by Nature

I am going to make cards inspired by the blossoms in my garden.  The pumpkin blossoms and other blooms are amazing!!!!  I'll try to post my card creations and scrapbook creations tomorrow!  For now, enjoy God's beautiful creation in these pictures.

Last Day of Art 2010

The boys had their last day of Art class during the last week of may. Sean started an art camp this week, so he's excited!

Greek Art

The boys were very excited to bring their finished projects home!  They made hte plates themselves with clay, then carved designs in them.  Followed by painting with an old Greek painting technique before glazing.  I have them hanging in my kitchen.  Nice work, boys! They all think their plates are "the best" and were arguing over it!  ~smile~  Boys!

Joseph's Plate:

Matthew's Plate:

Sean's Plate:

Art

The boys are still working on their pottery plates using a Greek technique of painting. They also did a few paintings on paper. 

Art Class

We love the boys' art teacher.  This year they have only had two art classes a month since last month.  So, they are making up for lost time.  Here's what they did today. As you can see, Matthew even used charcoal on his face.

I had my art yesterday afternoon with a friend's daughter.  We made some cards.  I put pictures of the cards we made here: Pattie's Cards

Bring Shrinky Dinks back into your Life!

Remember Shrinky Dinks?  They are so much fun!  You can buy the Shrink plastic or event the name brand Shrinky Dinks at the craft store.  A few years ago, I made Shrinky Dink snowflakes for a scrapbook page and put the shrink paper away.  I dug it out last night and made the cutest little eggs for my Easter cards!  The kids even love Shrinky Dinks.  They can make key chains and all sorts of things.  Aren't these little eggs so cute?

I used Staz On solvent based in to stamp the egg image and Sharpie permanent markers to color them in.  Cut our and bake 3 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees and presto! I used a standard size hole punch to make some of the eggs into charms, making sure to punch the hole BEFORE baking!

On Wings Like a Dove Mural

These are somewhat out of order.... this mural was painted for a ministry to loved ones of prodigals and prisoners called On Wings Like a Dove. The teens spent the week drawing the picture on canvas (using the grid technique)and painting it. They also spent a bit of time visiting a few downtown art studios for inspiration.The teens that worked on this project with their two teachers (Leo and Patti) did an awesome job. The mural is gorgeous. The teens drew it on the canvas using the grid technique and then painted and shaded the entire thing—with very little help from the teachers—the teachers guided and instructed, of course.

The theme of the mural is that we are spiritually free in Christ even if we are not physically free (as in prison) – that we are all called and accepted by God, Our Father –no matter where we are. The mural will be hanging in downtown Winston-Salem at the Wings Like a Dove office. The far right is a prodigal son with a father placing his hand on his head. The teens captured such great emotion!

The finished mural first ...then pictures of the work involved:




























Art teachers, Leo and Patti