by taswann | Aug 27, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“Work at the same time upon sky, water, branches, ground, keeping everything going on an equal basis and unceasingly rework until you have got it. Paint generously and unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression.” -Camille Pissarro The...
by taswann | Aug 27, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“With an apple I will astonish Paris.” – Paul Cezanne Paul Cezanne was born to a wealthy family on January 19th, 1839 in the South of France. His father was a banker and did not want his son to become an artist. So, Paul Cezanne began his studies...
by taswann | May 7, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“When I hesitate, I do not paint. When I paint, I do not hesitate .” -Jean Paul Riopelle Jean Paul Riopelle was born in Montreal on October 7th, 1923. He was a painter and sculptor and a leading member of the European Abstract Expressionist movement. Riopelle’s works...
by taswann | Apr 10, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“Keep the childlike vision and remain true to your ideas.” -Wolf Kahn Wolf Kahn was born on October 4th 1927 in Germany. He is a German-born American painter and began drawing at the age of four. Wolf Kahn is known for his work in pastels and oil paint. He combines...
by taswann | Apr 7, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“I do not paint to get praise from others, but to play a game of endless joy.” -Wang Yani Last week we welcomed spring into our classrooms and learned about the Chinese artist, Wang Yani. She was born in Gongcheng, a small town in Southern China, on May 2, 1975. At...
