Showing posts with label favourite. Show all posts
Showing posts with label favourite. Show all posts

Nov 20, 2014

5 Really Good Art Blogs


The internet's a big place. There's a lot to see and be inspired by (and a lot to run away from shielding your eyes!). Blogs specifically about art and education are no different, there is so much out there and so little time.

I imagine at least some of you are like me and keep returning to the same sources for inspiration, but sometimes I find it's good to find a fresh perspective. Below are five blogs that inspire me from around the world. There are a bunch more that inspire me, but keeping both our attention spans in mind... five is plenty for now! : )

I would love to hear about any art blogs you highly recommend - please comment away and share your personal favourites. Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are five really good art blogs:

Gretchen's Art Blog - Hailing from Wellington in New Zealand, Gretchen is prolific. Her lessons utilise a large variety of media and there is so much to soak in. See for yourself!

Creativity First - Gabriela's blog title perfectly surmises the strong philosophy that underpins her art lessons. Creativity is a precious commodity and too-often undervalued. Get a direct injection now!

Shine Brite Zamorano - Don highlights a lot of contemporary artists and succinctly teaches the real nuts and bolts of making art. I think I learn something new every time I visit his blog. Do yourself a favour!

A Faithful Attempt - "Miss" is another very experienced art teacher who also uses a lot of different media. The lessons are diverse and very clearly explained. Teach one this week!

Artescuola - Representing Europe and more specifically Italy, is Miriam and her eccellente blog! Featuring beautifully presented art from her middle school students, it's a feast of visual inspiration. Treat yourself!

Jun 14, 2014

My Favourite Artists


I currently have two favourite artists. One has just celebrated his first birthday and the other will be three next week. You should see the way they can smear their breakfast across themselves, the table, the floor and anything else close at hand. And with such flair! In an effort to keep some gender balance, my third favourite artist is Katherine. She is slightly more restrained and tends to favour more traditional mediums : )

I've been finding it hard to post here very often this year. Here are some of Sam's "en plein air" print paintings from a warm Saturday in Autumn. I will endeavour to post some more art from school soon.