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Techniques for Painting More Loosely
“OK, today you are going to start painting,” says Olivia. “I found this great article that offers some tips on how to free up your art to work in a freer, more painterly style. So let me read them to you.” Use the 'wrong' hand - If you're left-handed, put your brush in your right hand, and if you're right-handed, put it in…
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Olivia shares some painting tips
Olivia has a few more tips to share with them. ‘Let the paint drip - Load your brush with lots of dripping color and let it run down the surface of your painting as you apply it to the 'right' place. Don't tidy up the drips. They add a fluidity. Try unrealistic colors - Instead of worrying whether you've got accurate…
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Why Art and Creativity Are Important
Early the next morning Olivia does some googling to see what she can find to help her friends be more creative. ‘Your preschooler is having a blast finger-painting with a mix of colors. Trying to be encouraging, you ask her, “What are you making?” and she shrugs. Until you mentioned it, she hadn’t given it any thought.…
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4 reasons why art is important for our society
Olivia continues googling and much to her surprise there are quite a few articles talking about the importance of art. ‘Art has existed for many years in our society. We have seen paintings in caves and rocks. However, many of us don’t take art very seriously. We think it’s something anyone can do. But art needs lots of…
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7 Reasons Why Art is Important
Olivia continues googling. Aha! She finds another good article to read- 7 Reasons Why Art is Important. ‘People appreciate art in different ways, whether it’s music, fashion, poetry, or even paintings. Humans have had a relationship with art, in one form or another since time immemorial. From prehistoric cave drawings to…
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7 Reasons Why Art is Important Continued …..
‘4. It allows self-expression and self-awareness - For art creators, sometimes the only way to express a feeling or thought is to immerse into the process of bringing something into being. For others, mental clarity on a particular situation only comes about after indulging in something artistic. Also, art can help you to…
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Back in class ……..
A couple of weeks later they all get together again at the art class. Olivia shares the importance of art with them and then she asks what they are going to create. “Let’s talk about a theme now,” says Olivia. “How about you create a picture about someone or something that you really love?” “I am going to paint a picture…
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …
One day Kimmy meets up with Chewy in the Soda community and she finds him having a conversation with this little green character. Who could that be? “Hi Chewy, who is your friend?” asks Kimmy. Chewy is having such a good laugh because he doesn’t believe what that little guy just told him. The little green character looks…
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Grogu explains Star Wars to Kimmy
Kimmy and Grogu begin to walk through the Soda community where they meet up with @Nix66. “Hi Kimmy, who is your friend?” asks Nix66. Kimmy tells her that his name is Grogu and he’s from a galaxy far far away. “He came here because there is a National Star Wars Day next week and he wants to meet the fans,” Kimmy says. “He…
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The meaning of Star Wars
Aha! Grogu might have the answer for her. He looks on YouTube for a specific video and once he finds it he tells Kimmy that he wants her to see the video because the director will explain the meaning of Star Wars. Kimmy is beginning to understand the theme behind the movies. Grogu continues sharing information. ‘Since the…
