by taswann | May 20, 2020 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
“Where flowers bloom so does hope” – Lady Bird Johnson Spring is finally painting our streets in the beautiful lime greens, bright yellows and delicious pinks of the season. Let’s be inspired by springs bounty and create a tree filled with...
by taswann | May 19, 2020 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Our art-kits have been a real hit… “We used the kit yesterday and had a great time completing the paintings (I wish I had thought it through and made one myself!). The girls are really happy with the work they did and it was a nice break from their...
by taswann | May 19, 2020 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Maria Sibylla Merian was a German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator who was born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1647. At a time when insects were thought to be “beasts of the devil,” her beautiful and accurate paintings revolutionized the science of...
by taswann | May 18, 2020 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Today let’s be inspired by the fireworks that are used to celebrate Victoria Day and the unofficial beginning of summer. Let’s get started by creating a black background. Tape a piece of watercolour paper to another sheet of paper so it is easier to use...
by taswann | May 18, 2020 | Previous Posts, Uncategorized
Let’s be inspired by the beautiful skyline of our cities, in my case Toronto. First I taped a piece of watercolour paper in a landscape position to a piece of cardboard. Next I used a piece of masking tape to create a horizon line. You will need two brushes to...
