Episode 005 ā Albrecht DĆ¼rer
Referred to as the “German Leonardo,” Albrecht DĆ¼rer is the most famous of the Northern Renaissance artists. He became internationally known through his incredible printmaking techniques. ā In this episode, we’ll talk about why I call him the...
Episode 004 – Raphael
Adored by everyone around him, it is said that Raphael was so gentle and charitable that even the animals loved him. In this episode, we’re going to learn about the “Disney Princess” of the Renaissance, and his most famous work, The School of Athens....
Episode 003 ā Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a brilliant sculptor, architect, poet (and painter, when he was forced to be). But that didn’t stop him from being Mr. Grumpy Pants. It did, however, stop him from bathing… Join us as we discuss another Renaissance genius and one of his...
Episode 002 – Leonardo da Vinci
500 years after he lived, Leonardo da Vinci is still considered a genius and one of the most gifted men to have ever lived. In this podcast episode, we’ll tell you why. We’ll also discuss Da Vinci’s most famous work, theĀ Mona Lisa. Below is a...
Episode 001 ā Introduction
In this first episode of the Masterpiece Makers, Olivia and I will introduce ourselves and let you know what you can expect from each episode. The purpose of this podcast is not to replace an in depth study of Art History. But rather to whet your kidsā and teensā...
100 Ways to Inspire Creativity in Your Child or Teen
There are so many wonderful ways to inspire creativity in your child or teen. You’ll want to have these ideas in your arsenal for when they hit that inevitable wall. There are so many wonderful benefits to creatingĀ ā whether your āartā of choice is fine arts,...
Ultimate Gift Guide for Artsy Teens
Are you looking for some fun, fresh gift ideas for your artsy teen? Then, honey, have I got the list for you! In fact, many of these items are things I want for myself even though my teenage years are looong gone! If your aspiring artist is like me, then good,...
Storing Art Supplies with an Art Cart
Finding creative solutions for storing art supplies can be a problem — especially to those of us who are organizationally challenged. (Ahem…) So, I asked homeschooling mom and Masterpiece Society Studio member, Amanda Doliveira, to share how she stores all...
Assemble an Art Appreciation Notebook
Maybe it’s just me, but I literally drool over art history, random trivia about the lives of the master artists, and especially, their amazing works of art. Okay, I don’t literally drool, because that would be kinda gross! (And even if I did, I...
