by taswann | Nov 14, 2016 | Previous Posts, Projects
Gothic Art is concerned with the painting, sculpture and architecture that flourished in western and central Europe during the Middle Ages. In the years between 1100 and 1600, architecture was the most important and original art form. We framed our artwork with a...
by taswann | Jan 29, 2016 | Previous Posts, Projects
“We were told, quite seriously, that there never would be a Canadian artist because we had no art tradition.” -Lawren Harris Lawren Harris was born in Brantford, Ontario on October 23, 1885. He is best known as a member of the Group of Seven who pioneered a...
by taswann | Jan 13, 2016 | Previous Posts, Projects
“I got serious about painting at 12, when most people give up.” – Robert Bateman Canadian painter, Robert Bateman was born in Toronto in 1930. He was a high school teacher for 20 years and always painted on the side. As one of the most famous living...
by taswann | Feb 5, 2013 | Previous Posts, Projects
“Are we to paint what’s on the face, what’s inside the face, or what’s behind it?” – Pablo Picasso Our lesson today was inspired by the line drawing by Pablo Picasso of Francoise Gilot, the mother of two of his children. We focussed...
by taswann | Jan 24, 2013 | Previous Posts, Projects
“I want to make paintings full of colour, laughter, compassion and love. I want to make paintings that will make people happy.” -Norval Morrisseau We started off our new winter session at Humbercrest Public School with a Polar Bear project. We were inspired by the...
