Category Archives: Art Education for Preschool

Turning on Spring from the inside

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Textile artist and illustrator

I can’t wait…. So it seems, the season Spring has come into my studio, it helps with the quiet atmosphere of my world. Renewal –  Hope  – Life – it’s coming. When I started the project of lino carvings with … Continue reading →

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IN A JAR

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Textile artist and illustrator

I didn’t realize how much I love to collect, until I met my new friend Llewellyn the star of a beautiful book by Deborah Marcero, titled “IN A JAR”. Llewellyn goes for walks and collects beautiful pieces of nature, he … Continue reading →

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Bead Bugs with Picture Frame wire

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Textile artist and illustrator

Sometimes you just want to have fun! Fidgeting with picture frame wire, twirling it and making funny objects with it and sometimes creating with colourful beads. This summer my creative inspiration comes from a wonderful person by the name of … Continue reading →

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Papier-mâché with children – Bird Art

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Textile artist and illustrator

Three Session Art Class For Young Artists SESSION ONE-Forming a bird You’ll need; a roll of toilet paper, or tissue paper flour and water with bucket whisk (from the kitchen) two small balloons stiff card paper for tail and wings … Continue reading →

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The Cherry Thief – Children’s Book Review

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Textile artist and illustrator

The Cherry Thief by Renata Galindo Kudos to Galindo for both story and illustrations, she does an exceptional job at making an investigation to find a thief, fun and an imaginative adventure. Galindo’s illustrations are simple crayon drawings, primary colours … Continue reading →

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Shadow Chasers – Children Book Review

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Textile artist and illustrator

Shadow Chasers by Elly Mackay Even thought the cover of the book is shown above, these quotes are from the back of the book; “Surprising as it is nakedly inspirational.” – Jay Bushara, The Huffington Post “Glowing paper dioramas are … Continue reading →

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The Pack – 8 Papier-mâché Dogs

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Textile artist and illustrator

The Pack by Susan Fae Haglund The Art of creating with paper, water and flour. This pet project was created with the intent of using it in an art curriculum. Planning the Papier-mâché design takes the major of the time, … Continue reading →

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Having Fun With ART & FRAMING

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Textile artist and illustrator

LUSH LAVO PICTURE FRAMES These brightly colour frames are great to enhance a cheerful painting. These Roma frames come in a variety of colours; shimmering Green, Red, Orange, Blue to name a few. They are reasonable in price, being that … Continue reading →

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Sherlock Bones and the Missing Cheese – Children’s Book Review

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Textile artist and illustrator

By Susan Stevens Crummel illustrated by Dorothy Donohue This story is based on “The Farmer in the Dell”. Stevens Crummel has created a playful tale based on a few fables and novels, including “Jack and the Bean Stalk” and Sherlock … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of School – Children’s Book Review

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Textile artist and illustrator

Dog Days of School by  Kelly DiPucchio and Brian Biggs When I think of the Dog Days of Summer I think of my dog “Charlie” lounging around in the backyard and going for long walks of sniffing everything. So when … Continue reading →

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