by taswann | Oct 23, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects
Yang Yongliang is a Chinese artist and photographer from Shanghai. Born in 1980, he studied traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy before attending the Shanghai Art & Design Academy, where he specialized in decoration and design beginning in 1996. In 1999 he...
by taswann | Oct 16, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects
For at least 1,500 years a legend has held in the Scottish Highlands that Loch Ness is home to a mysterious aquatic animal called “Nessie.” In Scottish folklore, large animals have been associated with many bodies of water, from small streams to the largest...
by taswann | Oct 9, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects
Fall colours are filling our classrooms this week as we are inspired by the incredible artist, Joan Mitchell. “Sometimes I don’t know exactly what I want [with a painting]. I check it out, recheck it for days or weeks. Sometimes there is more to do on it. Sometimes I...
by taswann | Oct 2, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects
Hussein Bicar was one of Egypt’s most prominent artists of the 20th century. He is most known for his simple and clear style reflecting the influence of Egyptian history such as scenes depicting Pharaohs and the building of the great pyramids, as well as graceful...
by taswann | Sep 26, 2018 | Previous Posts, Projects
“Take everything as it comes; the wave passes, deal with the next one.” – Tom Thomson Tom Thomson was born on August 5th, 1877 in Claremont Ontario. He was the sixth of ten children. Although he was always interested in the arts, he did not...
