Monthly Archives: August 2011

Olivia and Jackson Pollock

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Lullabies

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!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Lullabies

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 →

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Drawing Conclusions

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Lullabies

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

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Lullabies

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 →

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