10 Ways to Nurture Creativity in Your Kids and Teens
As parents we have the power to help our children soar in their gifts and talents, as well as the power to squelch and even crush their dreams and aspirations. Of course, you and I desire to be a part of the first group (I know this about you without even knowing you...
10 Benefits for Kids & Teens Who Create
Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Why is it that almost all little children know they are incredible artists? Seriously. Go into a room of preschoolers scribbling away and tell one how...
Rembrandt van Rijn – Master of Chiaroscuro & the Selfie
Homeschool artist study with Rembrandt can Rijn. Learn more about the life and art of Rembrandt van Rijn in this art appreciation post from Masterpiece Society. “Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.” ~ Rembrandt van Rijn...
“When in Doubt” Mixed Media Art Tutorial
And we’ve made it to the last day of our Harry Potter inspired art projects!!! In this lesson, we’re going to create a mixed media, “When in Doubt, Go to the Library.” You will need: 8×10 canvas or canvas panel Acrylic paints in the colors of your choice...
“Turn on the Light” Mixed Media Art Tutorial
Compete a Harry Potter inspired mixed media art project with this fun art tutorial. Turn on the Light” Mixed Media Art Tutorial And we’re back with Day 4 You will need: 8×10 canvas or canvas panel Acrylic paints in the colors of your choice Paint brushes and/or...
Doodle-Letter this Unique Harry Potter Inspired Art Piece
This Harry Potter Inspired Art doodle lettering tutorial is a fun way to make art from your favorite quotes! I hope you’ve been having fun with the Harry Potter inspired art projects this week. Today, we’ll focus on another of my favorite Dumbledore...
Create this Dreamy “Mirror of Erised” Mixed Media Art Piece
This Harry Potter Inspired Art with a “Mirror of Erised” mixed media project is perfect for an imaginative homeschool art session. Welcome back, friends, to Day 2 of Harry Potter inspired art! Yesterday, we did a simple chalkboard art piece to honor Snape’s...Make Magical Memories with this Harry Potter Inspired Art Lesson
Create a fun Harry Potter Inspired Art lesson with this “Always” chalkboard tutorial—capture timeless magic in your homeschool art time. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, I have created several mixed...
Help Your Teen Overcome Creative Blocks
Here are a few suggestions to help your teen overcome creative blocks. Every artist has them, and each has to deal with them in his or her own way. Frustration, anxiety, that nagging feeling that you just can’t measure up – as humans, we all go through...
