Sometimes, drawing an exaggerated look is more fun than trying to be real. Tad drew this cartoon panda in art class last night, and it is adorable. Look at those big anime style eyes! Tad said, “Mom, isn’t my panda bear cute?” Yes, it is un”bear”ably cute, Tad.

This was actually a three-week project, in case you’ve been wondering where Tad’s art has been.  It’s been a work in progress!  It was time to do another sculpture! Week 1 was introducing the project and creating the armature out of aluminum foil.  Week 2 was the actual sculpting. Yesterday was week 3, and it […]

It might be spring break, but fortunately, we are still (mostly) sticking to our normal schedule, which includes art class! This week was one of the “learn about an artist” lessons, so the class learned about Wassily Kandinsky and his abstract style.  Then they made a piece inspired by the Kandinsky circles. Gichan asked me […]

This week’s art is still reflecting on spring, and baby animals.  Like ducklings. The duckling is drawn with charcoal and sprayed with a fixer so it won’t smudge. I’m enjoying the spring theme to the class art projects!