30. homemade souviners

I try to collect items from nature when possible for homemade souviners to be made. We have collected shells from beaches. When we returned home my son only 3 at time made paperweights by placing the shells into colored plaster. By 4 we had him making, painting and putting shells and photos into picture frames. This year we are going to attempt jewelry from rocks that he panned for and have put through a rock tumbler.

22. Art Education in Schools

I believe that art education should always be in schools. It is just important to the developing mind as P.E. is to the developing body. Art gives an outlet for expression of feelings that are not allowed verbally or physically in schools. If more kids were encouraged to put their feelings into works of art one could tell if they were in a happy place or sad place. I think it could really prevent alot of depression in children and adults. They would have a way to express themselves.

29. christmas

Christmas is another time of year when even those that don't think of themselves as artist show their true colors. We have those that do so in planning meals, baking special desserts, putting up decorations, even if it's just a tree. How they decorate can tell you alot about the person.

28. college football

Well the season is over now. My family are GA Bulldog supporters. I guess after so many years of school and working for them they have your heart and money too. Even if they don't do well. I can also see where football is an art. But I see it as art with skill. If you lack to skill the art will never be known. There is one guy at all the games that sits near us. I will try to locate his picture. People decorate cars, homes, and themselves to support their favorite teams.

27. Cakes

Here is a collection of Cakes that I made for my son's birthdays.

Copyright laws

Due to so many copyright laws many photos I found were not to be used even by students. Therefore, I decided to use as many references to items that were created by me or my friends and family.

3. Interview with an Artist

My interview was with my son. He is already an artist but not famous - yet. He wants to be an architect some day. He discusses with me the frustrations and disappointments when his work does not turn out the way he wants it to. Or maybe it does, but the one he's trying to impress with it doesn't think so. I've tried to tell him that unfortunately many artist are not recognized until after their death. Many are ahead of their time.

art brought to class for impressionism

Monet-On the Coast at Trouville

Renoir-The Luncheon of the Boating Party

Renoir-Claude Monet Painting in His Garden at Argenteuil

Monet-The Boats Regatta at Argenteuil

Monet-Path in the Ile Saint Martin

Monet-Artist Garden at Giverny

Monet-Chrysanthemums 4