Mary Cassatt – Painter of Tender Moments
"In art, what we want is the certainty that one spark of original genius shall not be extinguished." Mary Cassatt was born on May 22, 1844 into a wealthy middle-class family in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Her father was an investment broker and her mother was a...
Why Art is Important for Kids & Teens
Did you realize that art is important for your kids and teens? In fact, it's vitally important in helping them find who they are. If you are a parent, I'm pretty sure it didn't take you long to find out that your precious baby (whether that baby is one or eight or...
Albrecht Dürer – Master Artist & Genius
Without Albrecht Dürer, printmaking as we know it within art history and contemporary art, would not exist. Learn more about this master artist with this post! "As I grew older, I realized that it was much better to insist on the genuine forms of nature, for...
10 Ways to Support Your Emerging Artist
You know your teen has serious artistic talent. Find out 10 different ways you can support your emerging artist and help him or her succeed. You know your teen has serious artistic talent. In fact, he may have expressed an interest in sharing his passion for art out...
Ultimate List of Art Supplies for Your Creative Teen
Looking for the perfect list of art supplies for your creative teen? I have you covered! If you want to encourage creativity it is so important that you provide your teen with quality art supplies. This list will help you do just that. Yummy, sumptuous art...
Francisco Goya – Spanish Romantic Painter
Learn more about the Spanish artist, Francisco Goya with this master artist study by Masterpiece Society. "Painting (like poetry) chooses from universals what is most apposite. It brings together, in a single imaginary being, circumstances and characteristics which...
Art Exhibition with Masterpiece Society Studio
Looking for a fun way to celebrate your budding artist? Turn your home into an Art Gallery for a day and create an Art Exhibition displaying the paintings of your kids. What a fun and creative idea! I absolutely LOVE seeing pictures of our Masterpiece Society ...
Piet Mondrian – Creator of Universal Beauty
Looking for a homeschool artist study? Use this study and learn about Dutch artist Piet Mondrian, who was widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, and of High Modernist ideals. “Art should be above reality, otherwise it would...
Michelangelo – Sculptor and Artist
Study and learn about Michelangelo, a master artist and sculptor. Perfect for your homeschool artist study! Please Note: This post contains nude artwork by Michelangelo which some may feel is unsuitable for children. Please use your own discretion as a parent. "I saw...