7.23.15 Art

Terrarium with crayon and watercolor Aliza, mom, Addie clockwise

One my favorite summer traditions besides swimming and reading is art in the afternoon. It is hot and we struggle to keep alive in the heat. However it is fun and challenging to work on some art projects together. Each kid usually picks a different project to work on. I try to work individually with each giving a little mom time and attention to each. We have each learned a lot and enjoyed stretching our mental muscles.
MY sister stated at our grandmothers funeral "Grandma always said anyone could do art! I'm not sure that's true..." From this fun website artprojectsforkids.org  I agree anyone can do art. She breaks the projects in small easy to follow increments. While not totally free style it is completable and quick enough to be within the scope of kids and mom.

John is my free spirit not liking to conform to a pre-done lesson. Cat in pencil and dragster with rocket

Tulips in watercolor and crayon Addie and Mom

Half self portraits

Any guesses who requested the cows? Mark of course. His in crayon mine in watercolor. His monkey too.

Watercolor flowers and Van Gogh wheat field.