Tag: 365 Days of ART

Avian Love: Lost in Translation’s Pick a Word in December 

December 2, 2017

Hello Blog Readers, Lost in Translation’s Pick a Word in December has the following words: sagacious, non-human, portrayal, remains, stellar. I have incorporated them into this avian-themed post. During the summer, I went through the REMAINS of some art supplies and took out the mini birdies, a card, and the SAGACIOUS-looking Sheriff painted on a scrap of wood.     To give … More Avian Love: Lost in Translation’s Pick a Word in December 

Art Digest #6 (Days 76-90 of 365 Days of Art) Bridges, Conversate, and Monopoly

February 26, 2017

Today’s post is an art digest to cover days 76 to 90 of the 365 Days of Art.  I am thinking about an idea for an e-book or something else, but I really prefer the digests and so here is one to peruse: Day 76: Cheering Colors Day 77:  Artsy Bridge  Day 78: Joseph Stella, Bridge, … More Art Digest #6 (Days 76-90 of 365 Days of Art) Bridges, Conversate, and Monopoly

Art Digest #3: Uplifting Flow (Days 55-63 of 365 Days of Art) VALUE

January 28, 2017

Hello Blog Readers. It is time for Art Digest Three. I originally planned to leave you with an old masterpiece to “break down” – but I want to end January and start February with a “digest post” that has color and some light flow. Saturday 1-28-2017 Day #55: Looking into the window at an antique store … More Art Digest #3: Uplifting Flow (Days 55-63 of 365 Days of Art) VALUE

G Marlo Allen’s Chihuahua(Day 53 of 365 Days of Art) and Rottweiler

January 26, 2017

I do not know much about artist G. Marlo Allen (more of his work is here), but I occasionally see his drawings at the most random places.  Earlier this month –  I saw his nicely drawn Chihuahua:   Allen’s Chihuahua reminded me of one thing – Taco Bell! Do you remember those Taco Bell advertisements during the 1990s: “Yo Quiero … More G Marlo Allen’s Chihuahua(Day 53 of 365 Days of Art) and Rottweiler

F Grayson Sayre: California Desert Artist (Day 44: 365 Days of Art)

January 17, 2017

For Day #44 of the 365 Days of Art, I present Grayson Sayre (1879-1939). He was one of California’s most beloved desert landscape painters. Five things about Sayre. He was born in Medoc, Missouri.  He worked in the mines and then with leather goods before he decided to push on to become an artist. He … More F Grayson Sayre: California Desert Artist (Day 44: 365 Days of Art)

Marley’s Ghost (Day 18 of 365 Days of ART) John Leech Drawings

December 22, 2016

Hi readers, because Christmas is a few days away, I wanted to post art images from A Christmas Carol for Day 18 of the 365 days of art.  Part 1: There are four “easy” student takeaways with the art images from A Christmas Carol.  First, when students see the images from John Leech, it provides an example of how … More Marley’s Ghost (Day 18 of 365 Days of ART) John Leech Drawings

String Art & Pythagoras quotes (Day 14 of 365 Days of ART)

December 18, 2016

  Two Pythagoras quotes:  “There is geometry in the humming of the strings. There is music in the spacing of the spheres” “In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.”  If you are looking for a project to do over the holiday break – string art might be for you – and here is … More String Art & Pythagoras quotes (Day 14 of 365 Days of ART)

Sombrero Tower South Carolina South of the Border (Day 12 of 365 Days of ART)

December 16, 2016

When you drive on I-95, there are MANY ads for this “South of the Border” tourist attraction.  I stopped there once – when my boys were little – and it was gross.   However, we do like passing the giant ART sombrero tower. It has become a “mile marker” to gauge where we are at with … More Sombrero Tower South Carolina South of the Border (Day 12 of 365 Days of ART)

Still Life Blue Vase Booth #333 (365 Days of ART: Day 11) Cezanne

December 15, 2016

  Good Morning Readers, for Day #11 of the Priorhouse 365 Days of Art, I am following up with yesterday’s still life by bringing you another still life example. As I was walking by Booth #333, I noticed there was a painting (a still life with a blue vase) that reminded me of Cezanne’s work.    When … More Still Life Blue Vase Booth #333 (365 Days of ART: Day 11) Cezanne