Easel Elementary

Wednesday, June 26 Starry, starry night. Paint your palette blue and grey, Look out on a summers day... I looked forward to this exhibit more than anything else.  I don't know when my love for Van Gogh began but after seeing this exhibit I feel an new found respect for him not only as an artist but as someone who encouraged and supported other artists.  I can't even put into words the scope of his talent.  The graphite pencil drawings and watercolor pictures, so detailed and full of expression.  The way he captured light and moments.  I wonder what his photographs would have looked like had he been behind the lens.   I am going to let a few of the photographs of his work speak for themselves. Graphite pencil: The details, the light... Sunflowers I might have shed a few tears in front of this painting. Pair of boots:  Self portrait Van Gogh's Chair

I am taking a break from writing about my awesome trip to London this summer to explain how I recycle in the art room. Recycling in the art room is more than just saving those scraps of paper or bits of yarn.  I recycle some items to make life in the art room a little easier and on a limited budget it saves money.                                                         My top 5 recycling ideas: 1. Cardboard drink carriers : We all know how when kids are using watercolor paints, someone no matter the grade spills their water container.  I have pretty much solved this problem by using drink carriers and yogurt containers. The drink carrier holds 4 cups/yogurt containers.  The Yoplait fit in there snugly.  I lay the paint trays in the middle with the brushes. It's organized and clean up is easy. 2. Plastic Creamer Containers: (liquid) (Coffemate or those similar) I use the extra large ones to fill with water and the kids can pour it into the yogurt containers when we are waterco