Édouard Manet – Painter of Modern Life
"There are no lines in nature, only areas of color, one against another." Édouard Manet was born January 23, 1832, into a well-to-do family in Paris. His mother was the goddaughter of a Swedish prince, but his father was a judge and wanted Manet to pursue a...
Paul Cézanne – Father of Modern Art
Want to teach your kids more about famous artists? We can help. Check out more information on Paul Cézanne. "A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art." Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839 into a wealthy family in Aix-en-Provence, in the...
John Singer Sargent – Master Portraitist
"You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh." John Singer Sargent was born January 12, 1856, in Florence, Tuscany. His parents, Fitzwilliam and Mary Sargent, were Americans traveling abroad throughout Europe due to Mary’s poor...
Tips for Making Time for Art (Even with Your Busy Schedule)
Do you struggle with making time for art? Here are tips from real moms about how they make time for art in their homes. Let me guess: You started this year with good intentions. You were going to mix up the 3Rs with some FUN. With “Creativity” as your cry, you bought...
Edgar Degas – Realist or Impressionist?
Edgar Degas was born on July 19, 1834 into a wealthy bourgeois family in Paris, France. His father was a successful banker and his mother, an American from New Orleans, had been an amateur opera singer. Sadly, she died when he was only 13 years old. Edgar received a...
Creativity – Inspired by God
Is creativity inspired by God? I believe so. He is the Ultimate Artist & Creator. Why else would he have created such a beautiful universe? I firmly believe that all creativity is inspired by God, the Ultimate Artist. God loves beautiful things. Have you ever...
How to Help Your Teen Deal with Artistic Criticism
Vincent van Gogh said, "If you hear a voice within you say, 'you can't paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." As artists, not only do we have to deal with our own self-doubts, but we also have to deal with the artistic criticism and even...
100 Books to Inspire Art & Creativity
Every artist (both young and old) should be growing and developing his or her skills in new and different ways. But there are times when he or she will hit a "creative wall." That's why it's crucial to have a few (or a lot) of books to inspire your artist. So, I've...
100 Quotes on Art & Creativity
Want creative kids? Check out this list of 100 quotes on art and creativity to inspire your young artist! Do you have an aspiring artist who needs a bit of inspiration now and then in his or her creating? Why not let them hear from the great masters (as well as the...