Kathy over at Art Projects for Kids has an amazing art blog. I've been reading it for a few months and have wanted to try a lot of her projects. Well, we finally did one!
Last weekend, we went to an art class at the Amon Carter Art Museum. I LOVE these classes. They are 2 hours long and the parents get their own class. It's amazing! Anyway, one of the pieces we viewed and discussed was Lunar Landscape Wall (on left). This is a sculpture by Louise Nevelson, a female artist. It is made of painted wood. A lot of Nevelson's art are wood sculptures which are painted in one color - often black or white. Wikiepedia says Nevelson is "known for her abstract expressionist 'crates' grouped together to form a new creation. She used found objects or everyday discarded things in her 'assemblages' or assemblies."
After returning from our class this weekend, I saw Kathy had posted a project she did about Nevelson! I had to do this project and Alexandra and I have really enjoyed it. And, I love the finished projects!
Above is Alexandra's "before" project. (You can look at Kathy's post for more information.)
And her finished project. Isn't it neat!!! We just bought a $1 can of black spray paint instead of trying to paint it with a paint brush.
And, my "before" and "after" spraypaint. These will definitely be on display at our house!
(And, ugh!!! I don't know what blogger is doing tonight. Sorry for where the words are "landing" - this is not how I designed it!)
Those came out great! I went to subscribe to Art Projects for Children onl to find I already had it bookmarked--Ugh! So many wonderful ideas, so little time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the site. It has some interesting ideas!
ReplyDeleteI like the spray paint idea much better too! Now it is on my list!
ReplyDeleteI think they look great and would be alot of fun!
Awesome! I love the clarity of the small bits that you guys used, especially the barrettes. So cool!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this artwork! We will definitely be trying this out.
ReplyDeleteAnd to answer your question...absolutely you are welcome to use any of my plans! Have a blessed weekend.
Melissa
These turned out beautiful! I like that you all did yours in black- kind of makes them look like ebony carvings.
ReplyDeleteFables eh? You've got me thinking...
Oh, I love these! We are definitely going to have to give these a try.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are doing so many fun things - can't wait to see your container gardens!
Blessings,
Shannon@Song of My Heart