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The Art of Ekua Holmes
One of my favorite art forms is mixed media collage. To create it feels freeing and a very personal expression….
The World in Winter: Famous Snowy Scenes
Winter is one of my favorite times to paint. Is it because of the cold that we are cooped up…
Art of a Christmas Card
During the holidays, there is so much to see: the lights, trees, and everyone dressed in their sparkly best. Then…
Piet Mondrian: Color Line and Form
I read once that Piet Mondrian would look at a landscape, really look at the landscape, by squinting his eyes…
It’s Getting a Little Spooky Out There
There is a certain chill in the air this time of year. Days are getting shorter, shadows just a little…
The Art of Trees
For me, fall is the time of year when I think most about trees. Don’t get me wrong, spring’s early…
Creating Stories with Stykz
Little stick figure drawings have been around forever. In 1994, cave art discovered in southern France was determined to be…
Cloud Watching: The Science and Art
One Sunday morning, as I sat waiting for the traffic light to change, I couldn’t help but notice how the…
Creativebug: Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait
One of our eResources, Creativebug, has is a project called “Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait.” I am here today…
Creativebug and Watercolor Painting
Creativebug has always been a favorite of mine since I first found out the library had access to it. Creativebug…