by taswann | Apr 20, 2020 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Here is a super simple way to explore shapes and colours. What you need: Watercolour paper Masking tape Chalk pastels Paper towel Explore Shapes and Colours Use the tape to create a frame around the paper. Next, use the tape to create different shapes on the paper (I...
by taswann | Nov 14, 2016 | Previous Posts, Projects
“It’s probably hard for anyone looking at my landscapes today to realize that I was once regarded as a rebel, a dangerous influence; that I’ve been told I was on the verge of insanity, that my painting was nothing but meaningless daubs. Lawren...
by taswann | Nov 22, 2012 | Previous Posts, Projects
“Everything starts from a dot.” – Wassily Kandinsky Kandinsky was one of the first artists to create completely abstract (non-representational) art. Due to his special ability to hear colours (called synaesthesia cognate) his pieces made no reference...
by taswann | Oct 10, 2012 | Previous Posts, Projects
“Trees love to toss and sway; they make such happy noises.” -Emily Carr Emily Carr was our artist today and we used her painting, “Blue Sky, 1932” as our inspiration piece. We learned about this famous Canadian’s life, work and...
by taswann | Apr 17, 2012 | Previous Posts, Projects
Van Gogh’s Starry Night was the inspiration for our projects yesterday. The energy of his brush strokes and genius with colour and texture was our jumping off point for a watercolour-collage piece. “I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream.” Vincent Van...
