Linda Barry combines funny comics, drawings, and text in a book for adults about how to get your drawing juices flowing. There’s how tos are more for an adult who just wants to get started drawing. Her own comics and art are what is really inspiring for me! I also enjoy her commentary and questioning about the drawing process and creativity. In one comic the dialogue says, “If you use coloring books past the age of ten, you will wreck … Read more…
I love using children’s books in my lessons about art. Even the older kids like being read to. It’s a way to spark their interest in art, encourage a love of reading and make their learning connections much richer. And, it doesn’t really take that much time to incorporate a short story in the period. I know class time for art is limited, so you want to make the most of every minute. Consider just reading a portion of a … Read more…
Rainbow Fish by Kindergartners First, we read the book Rainbow Fish. Then, the kids drew pictures of fish. Next, we colored them using neon crayons and regular crayons. Color REALLY hard and thickly. Demonstrate this to the children so they see how to color darkly. Next, paint with watercolor on the background, to fill in the water. The paint will resist. We used these watercolors. They give a bit of sparkle/glimmer. Not a lot, but a nice … Read more…
If you haven’t seen this book yet, it is probably my favorite kids’ book! I love it! My 18 month old loves to play with all the flaps.
