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Henry Ossawa Tanner – Realist Painter

Henry Ossawa Tanner – Realist Painter

by Olivia Gratehouse | Famous Artists

“I will preach with my brush.” ~Henry Ossawa Tanner Henry Ossawa Tanner was born June 21, 1859 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father, Benjamin Tucker Tanner, was a minister and his mother, Sarah Tanner, was a former slave who had escaped through the...

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Having a "meh" day? Take some time to relax with o Having a "meh" day? Take some time to relax with our calming hand-lettering lessons! Our course is filled with encouraging quotes and fun, easy-to-master projects- the perfect balm after a long day! Find the Hand Lettering course on Masterpiece Society to pick up a new hobby- it just might become your new favorite de-stressor! 🖋#handlettering #handletteringbeginner #handletteringlesson #homeschoolartlessons
Want to dive deeper into patriotism in your homesc Want to dive deeper into patriotism in your homeschool, carrying it beyond just the Fourth of July? Discover the American Revolution like you've never seen it before, told through the vivid pages of living books! Sometimes studying just the bare facts of history can get a little *ahem* boring, but these books bring the subject to life, helping kids and teens of all ages connect with the challenges, struggles- and ultimate victory- of those living during the Revolution! Find the list today in our "Living Books for Exploring the American Revolution" post on Awaken to Delight! ❤️🤍💙 #livingbookslist #livingbooks #homeschoolbooks
Happy Fourth of July!!! 🎆 Want a last-minute Ind Happy Fourth of July!!! 🎆 Want a last-minute Independence Day activity? Create a rustic depiction of "Old Glory" in this lesson from our Holiday Art course- find it at Masterpiece Society to celebrate with us! 🇺🇸
For a fun homeschool Independence Day activity, wh For a fun homeschool Independence Day activity, why not paint the first president of the United States, George Washington? In this lesson from our Historical ARTchives course, we paint our nation's first leader in oil pastels surrounded by red, white, and blue! Find it, along with more U.S. history-based art lessons, in our course on Masterpiece Society! 🇺🇸 #homeschoolartlessons #IndependenceDay #homeschoolactivities
Do you ever wish you could step back in time and e Do you ever wish you could step back in time and experience the events that shaped our nation? With our Charlotte Mason-inspired “American Revolution” curriculum, you can do just that, exploring this pivotal period through poetry, living books, copywork, classical music, and hands-on activities like historical tea time recipes and an art lesson! Don't wait- let history come alive by grabbing this curriculum at Awaken to Delight today! ❤️💙 #homeschoolhistory #charlottemasonhomeschooling #charlottemasoncurriculum
Celebrate the Fourth of July in STYLE with a homes Celebrate the Fourth of July in STYLE with a homeschool "Liber-TEA," complete with fun patriotic recipes for you and your family! With these easy red, white, and blue recipes, as well as a fun bonus historical recipe section, your kids can go on a culinary adventure- all while celebrating America's independence! Check out our "Host a Liber-Tea” blog post on Awaken to Delight to snag all the colorful recipes! 🇺🇸 #fourthofjuly #fourthofjulyhomeschool #homeschoolactivities
Katsushika Hokusai was a well-known Japanese artis Katsushika Hokusai was a well-known Japanese artist from the 18th century! He was a painter and printmaker during the Edo period and is most famous for his prints The Great Wave, as well as his series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. In this Art Escapades lesson, we will recreate The Great Wave in markers, making use of lines and colors to capture the dynamic shape and motion of the wave! Grab the course on Masterpiece Society to create this ocean-themed art lesson, perfect for summer! 🌊 #thegreatwave #homeschoolartlessons #onlineartlessons
Sure, you know the stories about King Arthur, but Sure, you know the stories about King Arthur, but have you ever wondered what the legendary Round Table that he and his fabled knights gathered around may have looked like? Create your own version of this fabled gathering place, as well as other Athurian iconography, in the lessons from our Art of the Round Table course! 🛡⚔ #KingArthur #homeschoolartcourse #onlineartclasses
World War I, also known as the Great War, was a pi World War I, also known as the Great War, was a pivotal moment in history that reshaped the world in many ways. Understanding this conflict helps our children grasp the historical context of the 20th century, including the social, political, and economic changes that followed. By studying World War I through the pages of living books, your family will come to a better understanding of history in an engaging and meaningful way! We have gathered several living books covering this topic for a variety of age ranges- find them in our blog post on Awaken to Delight to learn more! #worldwar1 #worldwar1history #livingbookslist #homeschoolhistory
Pets bring so much happiness and laughter into our Pets bring so much happiness and laughter into our lives—and now your young artists can bring them to life on canvas! Celebrate your furry (or feathered!) friends in Playful Pet Portraits: Mixed Media Workshop, a paint your pet homeschool art course designed especially for kids and teens. This joyful, hands-on course will teach your students how to capture the unique personality of their pets using creative mixed media techniques! Find it on Masterpiece Society to begin your artistic adventure today! 🐾 #petportrait #homeschoolartcourse #onlineartclass
Splash into summer with this fun, simple shark-the Splash into summer with this fun, simple shark-themed art lesson exploring pointillism techniques! Designed for for kindergarteners through second graders, this colorful lesson is easy to follow, helping your children explore their imagination and creativity- find it and more in our K-2 Under the Sea course! 🦈 #homeschoolartlessons #homeschoolartlessonsforkids #artlessonsonline
“We the People of the United States, in Order to f “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” –Preamble to the United States Constitution In this Historical ARTchives lesson, we create a mixed media project that captures the spirit of the preamble and provides an opportunity to discuss the creation of the Constitution, the founding fathers of the United States, and the beginnings of the American Revolution! Find the course on Masterpiece Society to dive deeper into history with your family! 📜 #ushistory #homeschoolhistory #homeschoolartcurriculum
Are you ready to bring history to life in your hom Are you ready to bring history to life in your homeschool? This World War I-themed Charlotte Mason curriculum invites your students to step into a pivotal moment in history through living books, poetry, music, and hands-on activities. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just beginning your journey into this fascinating period, “World War I” is the perfect way to explore the past while nurturing a love of learning in your homeschool. Start your historical journey today and discover how the Great War shaped the modern world! #awakentodelight #charlottemasonmorningtime #homeschoolcurriculum
Need an extra gift to give to your dad this Father Need an extra gift to give to your dad this Father’s Day? We've got you: simply fold a piece of watercolor paper in half, paint on the front, then tell him how AWESOME he is on the inside. (Confetti optional!) 🎊Find this lesson in our Holiday Art course to follow along and create a Father's Day card your dad will never forget! 💙 #fathersdaygift #handmadegift #homeschoolartlesson
From the moment Lucy Pevensie steps inside the war From the moment Lucy Pevensie steps inside the wardrobe, her life is forever changed when she discovers it’s the entrance to a magical world! There, she befriends the charming Mr. Tumnus, and before long, she and of her siblings embark on the adventure of a lifetime as they make their incredible journey through Narnia. In this bookish LiterARTure lesson, we recreate the wardrobe that leads to Narnia! Grab the lesson for only 10$ on Masterpiece Society to create your very own Narnian adventure! 🦁 #chroniclesofnarnia #homeschoolartlessons #onlineartlessons
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