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Category Archives: art processes
ArtistMum: More Crochet Fun!
I crochet everywhere I go and always have a project or two in hand to work on. So I thought I’d share my latest projects in case anyone needed an idea for holiday gifts. It’s good to get started early! … Continue reading
Posted in art blogging, art processes, crochet, how-to, Uncategorized
Tagged Caron Cakes yarn, crochet, crochet for children, Sweet Roll yarn
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What’s In Your Bag?- Portable Projects that Travel Well!
If you’re a creator/ crafty gal like myself, you want to make use of every minute to make something. I’ve been doing some small portable gift projects that I’m looking forward to giving this holiday season. I also am on … Continue reading
ArtistMum: Painting Flowers
I love flowers! And I have as many varieties as my little yard can possibly hold! Purple coneflowers, iris, clematis, lilies, roses, mums, black-eyed-Susie’s, hydrangeas, and more that I can’t think of right now! And they make perfect subjects for … Continue reading
Posted in art advice, art and IPad, art and life, art blogging, art processes, flowers, painting, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, flowers, watercolor painting, watercolors
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ArtistMum: Sculpting in Wire
Wire is a medium that can be daunting to most sculptors and I have to admit that I am one of them. To sculpt an object from wire, one has to measure and manipulate, wrap and squeeze, and look from … Continue reading
Posted in art advice, art and IPad, art blogging, art processes, artist, how-to, sculpture, Uncategorized, wire art, wire sculpture
Tagged Art, wire art, wire sculpture, wire shoes
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ArtistMum: Rag Rug Rage
What do you do with a stash of fabric that you don’t plan on using or is seriously out of date? Think Halloween prints or several versions of holly, snowmen, or snowflakes! Yes! That’s what I had in my fabric … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art and life, art processes, how-to, Uncategorized
Tagged crochet, rag rugs, wordpress
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ArtistMum: Doll Workshop II- Day 5
Today was a day to continue sewing dresses, nightgowns, sleeping bags and to learn a few simple embroidery stitches for the pillow! I demonstrated a simple running stitch, french knots, and a ‘lazy daisy’ stitch, which is ideal for flower … Continue reading
Posted in art and life, art blogging, art processes, how-to, Uncategorized
Tagged dolls, embroidery, embroidery stitches, making dolls
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ArtistMum: Art Club II- Day 4
My art students continued to work with the oil pastels for part of our session. I think these oil pastel pictures will take a few sessions to complete and that’s okay! I also gave them a lesson on one point … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art blogging, art processes, drawing,, how-to
Tagged drawing, drawing with children, one point perspective
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ArtistMum: Doll Workshop II – Day 4
Since these girls are third graders and up, their abilities and attention span vary, so each project I give them is carefully thought out with them in mind. I prepare each item so that their sewing experience will be fun … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art and life, art blogging, art processes, how-to
Tagged aking, doll, kitty dolls, making dolls with children, sleeping bags for dolls
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ArtistMum: Doll Workshop II- Day 3
Snow days and baby showers have caused me to be a bit lax in my blogging and I apologize! The doll workshop is moving right along. The girls chose fabric patterns for the sleeping bags and I prepared them during … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art and life, art blogging, art processes, Uncategorized
Tagged designing, doll making, dolls, draping, dress forms, sewing with children
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ArtistMum: Art Club II – Day 3
My art club students will be using oil pastels to create a picture on canvas board. When completed, these drawings should appear just as oil paints from afar. They are easy to blend using your fingers and additional color can … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art and life, art blogging, art processes, drawing,, Uncategorized
Tagged art and children, oil pastels, Sketching
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