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Exploring Naturalists- Maria Sibylla Merian

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The Art of Stories Vol. 6: The Seeds of the Milkweed

On our latest family camping trip in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,…

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Dandelions

Using a small flat paintbrush and tempera paint to create fun explosions…

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Exploring Naturalists- Maria Sibylla Merian

Join us in learning more about the well-known naturalist and artist, Maria Merian Sibylla with this collaborative project between Allyson from Tanglewood Hollow and…

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The Art of Stories Vol. 6: The Seeds of the Milkweed

On our latest family camping trip in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we came across some Monarch Butterflies which were floating above some tall,…

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Dandelions

Using a small flat paintbrush and tempera paint to create fun explosions of color representing dandelion heads. Adding painted rocks and scribbles of green…

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The Watering Can

A watering can (or watering pot) is a portable container, usually with a handle and a funnel, used to water plants by hand. It…

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Little Clouds

I love using bold bright colors of paint splashed with big brushstrokes on watercolor paper. Incorporating different art mediums is common in my art…

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Mini Waterlilies

Draw along with and create a Pond with waterlilies inspired by the illustrations of Beatrix Potter who is the author of classic book, The…

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a delightful children’s story of a little rabbit who does not follow his mother’s directions. Follow our Draw…

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Daffodils

Supplies Needed: Heavy weight paper or watercolor paper Modeling clay Paint palette Tempera paint in yellow, orange, red, green and white Flat paintbrush Step…

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The Flower Garden

Flowers in a garden. Need a splash of color to brighten your day? Try this adorable project which has simple directions for an amazing…

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Animal Tracks

Animal Tracks! We investigated various animal tracks that one might see in the snow. Many of my students have seen deer, raccoon, and of…

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Gray Owls

Great Gray Owls are one of the tallest owls, and have broad wings and a long tail. They are big headed owls with a…

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I have been teaching elementary art for 25 years in Ohio. I love creating art lessons and watching my little artists enjoy the process of creating. • I am inspired by nature, literature and art history. I adore nature, especially flowers and infuse many of my lessons with bold bright colors found in nature. • I love incorporating children's literature with my art lessons, especially children's picture books. • I am a mom to two lovable kids. I love a great cup of coffee, a beautiful sunset, Art Museums and of course I always love a new container of paints. When I am not teaching and creating painted paper with little folks, I love taking photos to inspire new lessons. You can find my fun lessons here! Keep on Creating! xox Laura