Drawing for Young Children by Horace Grant

Comment from art Mawmaw:

Google books has a large selection of public domain art book downloads. Here are a few of the
 suggested drawing exercises. Not only is this book interesting, the samples give an overview of life in the 1800s. Try out some of these sketches in your sketchbook !!
Have a great day.  And have tons of fun !!!!

Old Southern Apples

A neighbor shared some of his wonderful old variety apples. They had SO much yummy flavor !

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Don't you just love the texture and vivid colors of this watercolor by Maurice Prendergast ?
More about him later........

Poppies
 by
Debbie
Matthews 

First Doodle !

Four year old Dillon
had a long history of
scribble, scribble , scribble.
And then one day... " Look at this one Mawmaw."
 Wow !
 Love it !!

Just wish he had drawn it on paper, because after about 10 mins. he erased it.

Big Hair at The Fair !!!

Yep...admit it....most of us Baby Boomers had BIG HAIR at one time or the other ! This photo of my Mom and sister is one of my favorites. Thanks to many inventive apps on the web, it is fairly easy to send loved ones special  Birthday greetings .

Moon Light Sail

Well, here it is November 2012.  I bet a lot of you are wondering if I was ever going to post some of my  own art work. So here is one of my oils that hangs in the home of one of sisters.   (Moon Light Sail by Debbie Matthews ) I love blue and clouds are one of my favorite things to paint.

2013 Online Workshop Series - Strathmore Artist Papers

2013 Online Workshop Series - Strathmore Artist Papers                           


I have followed these free workshops in the past. Register now for the 2013 Workshop Series.

Drawing Games Ideas for Kids : Doodling Pencil and Paper Boredom Busters « Make Your Own Games « Kids Crafts & Activities

Drawing Games Ideas for Kids : Doodling Pencil and Paper Boredom Busters « Make Your Own Games « Kids Crafts & Activities

Stephen Wiltshire draws Rome from memory

  Here is another artist with  an amazing God give gift.

Laurel Burch story

Very inspiring artist's story. I have seen her work for years, but never knew she lived with a chronic bone condition. Love her paintings and designs !

MAGGIE LATHAM FINE ART: Exploring Colour in Watercolour

MAGGIE LATHAM FINE ART: Exploring Colour in Watercolour: GIve yourself the gift of time by making a commitment in the form of a regular time slot (as often as you can) to explore the suggested exe...

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Maggie Latham has a free color tutorial on her blog. Not only is she an accomplished artist, but has a gift for sharing and teaching techniques. Becoming familiar with and understanding your paints  boosts your creativity. Check out her blog and Fine art web site.

Derwent Pencils | Home

Derwent Pencils | Home

picking flowers «Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) «Artists «Art might - just art

picking flowers «Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) «Artists «Art might - just art


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My mother always loved this painting by Renoir.

Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational: Starry Night Printable Book & Art (Van Gogh Study)...

Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational: Starry Night Printable Book & Art (Van Gogh Study)...: I believe that some of the most open-minded individuals when it comes to art are children. And I believe that art is a means for expression,...

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Art Mawmaw comments,
"I haven't been blogging much lately...you probably have figured out that I have caught the "pinning bug".
But, here is a nice Van Gogh booklet to down load for your children. Check out the web site for more brilliant teaching ideas. The work of art above is by a talented third grader."

Paper Dolls | Make Paper Dolls