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Exploring the Magic of Cubism and Picasso: Seeing the World from Different Angles
Exploring Cubism and Picasso: Seeing the World from Different Angles This week in art class, we dove into the fascinating world of Cubism, a revolutionary art movement pioneered by artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Cubism is all about seeing things from more than one point of view at the same time—and showing those different views all together…
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Exploring the Magic of Autumn Leaves with Watercolor Resist
Exploring Seasons Through Art & Science: Autumn Inspiration Under the Theme “How the World Works” As part of our current inquiry into the IB Primary Years Programme transdisciplinary theme “How the World Works”, our young artists have been exploring the science behind the changing seasons—specifically, the transition into autumn. This unit combines art and science…
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Exploring the Magical World and Fantastic Creatures of Leonora Carrington
🎨 Art with Imagination: Explore Leonora Carrington and Make Your Own Hybrid Creature! Welcome to our magical art adventure! Today we’re going to explore the amazing artwork of Leonora Carrington, an artist who used her imagination to paint animals, creatures, and scenes that look like they came from a dream. Let’s learn a little about…
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Exploring Summer Under Water with Snorkels and Sea Life
🌊 “How the World Works” – Exploring Summer Under the Sea ☀️🐠 As part of our ongoing IB PYP Unit of Inquiry, “How the World Works,” the children are learning about the natural patterns and changes in our world, with a focus on the four seasons. After discovering the signs of Spring, we moved forward…
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How to Make a Fun and Versatile Zine (No Staples Needed)
How to Make a Simple One-Page Zine (No Staples Needed!) Looking for a quick and creative art project? Making a zine from a single sheet of A4 paper is a fun way to turn your ideas into a mini book—with no binding, staples, or glue required. All you need is a piece of A4 paper,…
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Exploring the Magic of Pixels to Paint by Recreating AI Art
From Pixels to Paint: Recreating AI Art with Traditional Techniques Introduction:In a world where artificial intelligence is increasingly part of the creative process, many artists are finding new ways to interact with this technology—not as a replacement, but as a partner. One compelling exercise is taking an AI-generated painting and recreating it using traditional painting…
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How to Hone Observation and Composition with a Room
Art Lesson: Drawing Interiors with Oil Pastels – Honing Observation and Composition There’s something deeply satisfying about capturing the cozy charm of an interior space—the light hitting a tabletop just right, the way a chair leans toward a window, or how a rug anchors the room in warmth and color. In this lesson, we’re diving…
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How to Paint like Picasso: Painting through the Blues
🎨 Art Lesson: Painting Through Emotion – Picasso’s Blue Period Intro: Why So Blue?Between 1901 and 1904, Pablo Picasso went through one of the most emotionally expressive phases of his career—The Blue Period. Deeply affected by the death of a close friend and his own experiences with poverty and depression, Picasso turned to a moody…
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Exploring the Magic of Insects with Recycled Egg Carton Sculptures
🐞 Egg Carton Insect Sculptures: A Study of Anatomy and Form Transform a simple egg carton into a delightful insect using construction paper and a bit of creativity! This project is perfect for young artists and educators aiming to teach about insect anatomy while recycling materials. 🧰 Materials Needed ✂️ Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Prepare the…
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Exploring the Colorful World of Pop Art with Andy Warhol
Exploring Pop Art: A Splash of Color and Culture with Andy Warhol Welcome to Today’s Art Lesson! Today, we’re diving into one of the most colorful and bold movements in modern art history: Pop Art! It’s fun, it’s vibrant, and it brings everyday objects into the spotlight in unexpected ways. Whether you’re a student, teacher,…
Rebecca Wacht
Art Teacher / Creative
Recent Posts
- Exploring the Magic of Cubism and Picasso: Seeing the World from Different Angles
- Exploring the Magic of Autumn Leaves with Watercolor Resist
- Exploring the Magical World and Fantastic Creatures of Leonora Carrington
- Exploring Summer Under Water with Snorkels and Sea Life
- How to Make a Fun and Versatile Zine (No Staples Needed)
- Exploring the Magic of Pixels to Paint by Recreating AI Art
- How to Hone Observation and Composition with a Room
- How to Paint like Picasso: Painting through the Blues
- Exploring the Magic of Insects with Recycled Egg Carton Sculptures
- Exploring the Colorful World of Pop Art with Andy Warhol
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