Archive for 'children's art'
Maira Kalman is Simple-Minded
need a little birdie in your artistic ear? check out this video (via TED) of maira kalman.
thanks to christine for the pick-me-up!
Posted: April 25th, 2008 under artists, children's art, the art of living, video.
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Super Doodles
you gotta read the story behind this doodle by paul pope.
Posted: April 22nd, 2008 under Blogroll, cartoon, children's art.
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The Big Draw
Here’s another fantastic art project: “The Campaign for Drawing’s aim is simple: to encourage everyone to draw. Its annual showpiece, The Big Draw, proves that drawing can be a public activity as well as a private passion.” The ninth Big Draw will run throughout October 2008 but I mention it now so that you have [...]
Posted: April 15th, 2008 under celebrate, children's art, the art of living.
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Valéry Goulet
In working on some group projects and plans this week I was reminded how blessed I am to know lots of local illustrators. It’s comforting to get advice, commiserate and work together on gallery shows or projects. I think it’s important to get out of the studio and connect with other artists on a personal level. It [...]
Posted: March 29th, 2008 under artists, children's art.
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Artists Assemble!
I can read your mind. You’re thinking “Making art is so great! But who cares? I want to make a difference in the world!” Well…
Art With Heart, an organization devoted to “healing youth through creativity,” is offering free training in their Art Buddy program on Saturday, March 29th, from 9:30am – 1pm. (RSVP is required [...]
Posted: March 10th, 2008 under children's art, everyday art, giveaway, the art of living.
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Speaking of Star Wars
Posted: February 27th, 2008 under children's art, the art of living, video.
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Don Silverstein
A friend of mine just showed me Don Silverstein’s work. Yum! …. You can see more of his work at his site here. And read more about him here at Leif Peng’s blog.
Posted: January 23rd, 2008 under artists, cartoon, children's art.
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Shannon McNeill draws little things
My oh my oh my… how do I love these little drawings by Shannon McNeill. So sweet. So charming. So fun.
She also talks about her process here, which is always inspiring, don’t you think?
Posted: January 8th, 2008 under artists, children's art.
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