I remember being at a homeschool conference where the speaker asked each parent to think of a single word to describe her child. I could tell many parents were struggling. A lot of the moms said their daughters were sweet. Now, there’s nothing wrong with being sweet. But I felt sad for those sweet girls […]
How to Plan Artist Study for a Semester
As this calendar year draws to a close, I am working on plans for the second semester of the homeschool year, Emma’s eighth grade year. I thought I would take the time to write out how I plan artist study for a semester. If you want to begin artist study this term, this step by […]
Art Log: Keeping Track of the Art We Study
For our artist study, we are using Harmony Fine Arts plans plus an art app (for iPad) called Art Authority recommended by Stephanie. I really appreciate the convenience of having our art lessons mapped out, even with links to various works of art so that I can do it all with my iPad. The art app, wow! (Thanks, […]
Georgia O’Keeffe Artist Study
Our artist this term has been Georgia O’Keeffe. I borrowed the book Georgia O’Keeffe (Library of American Art Series) from our library. It is an oversized volume with plenty of full color art for daily picture studies. Our artist study methods have remained the same, year after year. Sprite studies a work of art for a minute […]
Art Games Charlotte Mason Would Love: Birdcage Press
I grew up playing the traditional Authors and Composers card games. (Who else played those?) They were a great way to pass a rainy afternoon while learning the names of artistic masterpieces and the faces of their creators. I’ve discovered a modern alternative of those games over at Birdcage Press. Look at these beautiful Renaissance and Impressionist art games! […]
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