Art: Paint
Summer Craft: Rock Paintings
July 10, 2008
The lazy days of Summer have left me feeling extremely sluggish. Park? Too hot. Pool? We've already been there. TV? No more, please. I did, however, come up with a fun little craft on a whim the other day. Best part? You might have all the tools on hand and it is easy to clean! First, take cornstarch and add water to it until it is soupy. Place the liquid into muffin tins or ice cube trays. Add Read more...
Rainy Day Fun: Art Mix
June 16, 2008
I love letting my kids do arts and crafts, but sometimes, our art life becomes a bit stagnant. There's the whole issue of finding materials they want to use that aren't so messy I'll be cleaning for months to think about. Usually, we just end up doing markers and crayons. Next time you're looking for a way to get your budding artist her fix, try Art Mix in Houston Read more...
Mini Picasso: Self Portraits
June 13, 2008
My daughter turns four next month and I love watching her draw pictures. Just this year, she finally started doing shapes we can recognize as animals, such as a circle with legs for a horse. It is so much fun to see their little minds in action when doing art. Ever want to know what your child thinks when she sees herself in the mirror? Do a self portrait. Take out a variety of construction Read more...
MFA Houston Sundays
June 02, 2008
Art. It isn't just in a coloring book. In my house, it is on the walls, literally. (Also, on the floor and on the brick fireplace.) Perhaps you'd like to show your kids how to properly display art on the walls. If so, I'd suggest bringing them down to The Museum of Fine Arts to give them a bit of exposure to a wide variety of artists. I f you're worried your preschooler might make Read more...
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