Shakespeare Art Project

Shakespeare Art Project

It is time for some Shakespeare art! Forget about Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, or Hamlet. Here’s a tutorial of a mixed-media “portrait” of one of the most famous artists, the man himself! In our family, we really love Shakespeare. We may not always...
Leonardo da Vinci – Renaissance Man

Leonardo da Vinci – Renaissance Man

Want to learn more about Leonardo Da Vinci’s art? In this study learn more about this Renaissance man. “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci was born on...
Master Artist Study Guide Packet

Master Artist Study Guide Packet

Want to introduce your kids to some of the most famous artists of all time? We’ve created several ways to do so. #1: You can grab these FREE “Master Artist Study Guide” packets by joining our email list below: Simply subscribe below to receive your...
Vincent van Gogh – Passionate Genius or Madman?

Vincent van Gogh – Passionate Genius or Madman?

“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” ~ Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 in Groot-Zundert, Holland. As the son of a pastor, he was raised in a strict, religious home and cultured atmosphere. However, Vincent struggled...
Georges Seurat – Founder of Pointillism

Georges Seurat – Founder of Pointillism

Georges Seurat was born in Paris, France on December 2, 1859 to wealthy parents. Georges studied art at the Municipal School of Sculpture and Drawing, then later moved to the School of Fine Arts (both of which were in Paris). He received a traditional, classic art...
Henri Matisse – The Wild Beast of Fauvism

Henri Matisse – The Wild Beast of Fauvism

  “Creativity takes courage.” ~ Henri Matisse Henri Matisse was born on December 31, 1869 in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France. His father, Émile, was a merchant, and his mother, Anna, worked alongside her husband in the family shop, advising customers in choosing...
Georgia O’Keeffe – Mother of American Modernism

Georgia O’Keeffe – Mother of American Modernism

“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way –  things I had no words for.” ~ Georgia O’Keeffe Georgia O’Keeffe was born on November 15, 1887 on a farm near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. As a 10-year old girl, she declared she would be...
Claude Monet – Father of Impressionism

Claude Monet – Father of Impressionism

“Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.” ~ Claude Monet Claude Monet was born on November 14, 1840 in Paris, France. But in 1845, his family moved to...
Pablo Picasso – Artistic Innovator

Pablo Picasso – Artistic Innovator

Learn more about the artistic innovator, Pablo Picasso in this study of a master artist. “It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” ~ Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881 in Málaga, Spain. From an early...