by taswann | Oct 16, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“I enjoy the freedom of just using my hands and “found” tools – a sharp stone, the quill of a feather, thorns. I take the opportunities each day offers: if it is snowing, I work with snow, at leaf-fall it will be leaves.” -Andy Goldsworthy Abstract leaves...
by taswann | Oct 15, 2014 | Previous Posts, Projects
“All the good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.” -Grant Wood Our classroom came alive with bright fall colours as we made our own fall landscapes inspired by the American painter, Grant Wood. We discussed the life and career of Grant Wood and...
by taswann | Sep 10, 2014 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Micky via Creative Commons A new school year has begun and we are very excited to start a brand new session of Art in Action that is inspired by fall. We will be learning about J.E.H. MacDonald, Grant Wood, Claude Monet, Andy Goldsworthy, perspective, vanishing points...
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...
