Jimmie's Collage

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Art Log: Keeping Track of the Art We Study

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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

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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

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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! […]

Artist Study This Term: Bruegel

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Our artist this term has been Pieter Bruegel. With Charlotte Mason artist study, the idea is to become so familiar with the artist’s work that you can recognize other pieces by the artist which you have not studied. Bruegel’s look is so distinctive, that I feel confident both Sprite and I can recognize his work. […]