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Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists. Find out more at https://plumcreeklibrary.org/resources/.
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Series
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring collection of ideas and projects for encouraging an artistic spirit in children!Paint Lab for Kids features 52 fun, fresh, and kid-friendly art lessons that each explore a paint medium, technique, or effect. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs. Each sequence is accompanied by finished samples and variations...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Garnering attention after painting a picture of his new pet goldfish, Pete the cat receives so many requests to make paintings for his neighbors that he devises an uproarious solution.
Author
Series
Jellybeans books (Laura Numeroff) volume 4
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Jelly Beans--four friends who like to do such different things as paint, play soccer, read, and dance--paint a mural on an outside wall of Mrs. Petunia Dinkley-Sneezer's candy shop that depicts them each doing what they love best.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Feeling artistic but intimidated because you don't think you can draw? Molly shares her process of creating a piece of art based on found imagery. She covers where to source material as well as how to group and gather elements into a painting. The final image is translated through your own hand - with all the artistic charm and none of the self-doubt that too often creeps into creating art.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to paint a new flower every day with help from acclaimed watercolor artist, Yao Cheng. Known for her flowing, elegant style, Yao shares her technique for capturing the feeling of flowers rather than trying to paint them realistically. In each part of this 31-day challenge, she explores the ideal brush strokes needed to paint the petals and leaves of popular flowers like dahlias, poppies, peonies and hydrangeas. Through these daily lessons,...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Since Jennifer Mercede and Pam Garrison are in the studio filming a 30 day Collaborative Art class, we thought we'd put their skills to the test by setting a timer. When the two minutes are up, they must switch canvases, and arty mayhem ensues. This video originally appeared live January 21, 2019.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Believe it or not, your paintbrushes and tools can serve you well for years as long as you clean and care for them properly. In this quick class, Lisa Solomon demonstrates how to clean your tools like a pro. You will learn how to scrape your palette clean, and how to thoroughly clean and care for your brushes between uses.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Now that you've had a chance to play with color and basic techniques, you're ready to get to know your paintbrushes. This class is all about exploring the effects you can achieve with different brushes and strokes. To practice these techniques, Yao will show you several ways to paint trees and leaves, and at the end she'll show you how to paint simple wreaths full of greenery.
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Explore the versatility of masking fluid with watercolor artist Yao Cheng. Yao demonstrates a number of ways you can use resist techniques with watercolor, including abstract and representational patterns using brushes and a pen nib. Then she shows you how to let the watercolors flow over the masking fluid, creating gorgeous backdrops for your resist patterns.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to make a customizable keepsake box, ideal for storing your loose art journal pages and small works of art. Designer and avid art journaler, Mou Saha, shows you how to transform a plain paper mache box into a magical book-like box using collage, stencils, paints and stamps. The finished box will be just as gorgeous as the art journal pages you'll store inside.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
You don't have to be a drawing or painting expert to create a beautiful watercolor pet portrait. Artist and illustrator, Christine Aria, shares her fail-proof technique for painting furry friends. Learn how to select a photo of your pet that will translate into a successful final painting, and then transfer the image to your paper to create a framework for painting. Christine shares copious tips for creating a custom palette and painting realistic...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Discover the talented oil painter within yourself as you learn to paint a bucolic landscape with professional artist Christopher Clark. In this class he demonstrates his entire painting process, from selecting his favorite materials to the thought behind each brush stroke. Inspired by the Impressionist movement and 19th century artists who are known for capturing the beauty of light, Christopher teaches how to bring this luminous quality to your painting....
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to translate photos into gestural paintings that capture the memory of the moment better than a photograph. Painter, Fullbright fellow and world traveler, Missy Dunaway, will walk you through her process of painting with acrylic inks in Moleskine journals. In this class, she uses an impressionistic approach to create a daylight landscape, adding shadowy details for interest. You'll learn how to create your very own original painting in layers,...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Guest artist Lisa Solomon demonstrates acrylic paint pouring using Liquitex pouring medium and a silicone additive. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on May 1, 2018. Materials used are: Liquitex Pouring Medium; 8" x 8" wooden panels; dimethicone (Lisa uses OGX Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum); acrylic paint
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Join artist and illustrator Carolyn Gavin for a month of exploring color. Using both gouache and watercolor, Carolyn will demonstrate how she works from reference and imagination to create her paintings. She begins the daily challenge with her signature florals, then works through the month using fruits, veggies, and household objects as subjects. You'll experiment with shape and color and learn how to let inspiration guide you along your painting...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A well-executed portrait ismore than just a literal likeness - it shows the inner essence of the subject. While thiscan often feel inaccessible to an untrained painter, artist Sharon Virtue's mission is to encourage and provide access to everyone in the creation of art. In this class, learn ways to transfer images and utilize stencils to simplify drawing and save time, employ subtile observation to lay down highlights and shadows, all to create a...
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