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 | 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...
