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Nov 14
Aelita Andre, World Famous Painter, Age 7
It’s amazing what children can do when they are allowed to explore, experiment, get messy, and play!
Aelita Andre’s Website:
http://www.aelitaandre.com/
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Nov 14
Overcoming Obstacles: Sargy Mann
After being diagnosed with cataracts at the age of 36 British painter, Sargy Mann, decided he needed to “carry on.”
He started to register as blind in the mid 1980’s. Completely blind since 2005, he has continued to make and develop his craft.
Mann using piece of modeling clay to serve as coordinates for him to come back to.
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Nov 14
iPhone Photography Tips + Hacks
If you’re interested in photography here are some great tips and tricks that can turn a basic cell phone camera into so much more.
http://www.lipstiq.com/others/7-photography-tricks-you-didnt-know-your-smartphone-can-do/
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Nov 14
Artist Spotlight: Mateo C.
Baby Man
Raining Tires
Crocodile Eating Puppet
Person For Dinner
Q: What grade are you in?
A: 2nd
Q: What is your favorite subject? What is your favorite thing to make artwork about?
A: I really like to use my imagination when I do artwork and make up things.
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Blue. It’s also my middle name.
Q: How do you feel when you’re making work?
A: It’s really really fun and I feel happy.
Q: How do you want people to feel when they see your work?
A: Amazed!
Q: What are your favorite mediums to use? What are your favorite materials in the CRES studio?
A: Collage
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Oct 14
What is the Inspiration Station?
The Inspiration Station is a center in the CRES Studio that young artists can visit for:
– Inspiration
– Art History Books
– Reference Books
– Science Specimens
– Still-life Supplies
– Models
– How-to-Draw Books
– Drawing Prompts
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Oct 14
On the Coast of Maine, 2014
Each year the 3rd Grade students of Maine spend a large part of the year learning about our beloved home state. The video below illustrates a collaboration between the music educator at my school, Karen Littlefield, the artists and musicians of Coastal Ridge Elementary School, and myself.
The students perform Mike Nobel’s “Coast of Maine” for their spring concert “Maine Night”. Students in the CRES studio were asked to create thumbnail sketches and then a finished piece based on the lyrics.
Coast of Maine (On the Coast of Maine) Lyrics
By Mike Nobel
Welcome to a day along the coast of Maine
No place could ever be more beautiful to see
Stars are in the sky on the morning tide
The fishin’ boats are rockin’ the ocean birds are calling,
“Welcome to Maine” “Welcome to Maine”
Come see the sunrise high on Cadillac Mountain
Come see the sailboat reaching for the horizon
Come let the water carry you away
Along the rocky coast of Maine.
On a stormy day along the coast of Maine
The salty winds are singing, the buoy bells are ringing
On the rising tide, waves are breaking high
and when the storm is clearing, it’s Mother Nature saying:
“Welcome to Maine” “Welcome to Maine”
Come see the rainbow rising over the island
come see the children racing into the ocean
Come learn the song in the music of the waves
On the rocky coast of Maine.
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Apr 10
Social Issue Collage, Lowell High School
After studying the work of Romare Bearden students created collages that addressed many of the social issues we are dealing with in America today.
Some of the issues addressed were: prescription drug abuse, war in the Middle East, the portrayal of women in the media, and the loss of childhood innocence
