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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Olivia and Jackson Pollock
Recently I was at the art gallery, staring in awe at paintings by Jackson Pollock. I was mesmerized by how much motion each painting had, and by the information provided to give a glimpse into what the artist may have been thinking. There is a … Continue reading
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Just Sing!
A great way to feel inspired is to recall positive experiences from childhood that you connect with creative things you did. When I was young I loved music – listening to it, singing along, making up little melodies. I had a small … Continue reading
Drawing Conclusions
Today I did something that I don’t normally do. I drew. That’s right. I drew. Played with pastels, really. Threw in a little bit of sponge painting. Then glued some shiny stuff on too! And you know what? I HAD FUN! I have … Continue reading
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Ben’s Trumpet
Ben’s Trumpet by Rachel Isadora is a beautiful picture book that I have read many times to workshop participants and to college students. It conveys a strong message about how easy it is to crush a child’s creative spirit, and how … Continue reading