Class Mural...

The new session of "HeART in Hand" Summer art classes started off with a group mural inspired by Romero Britto's art...always a good way to have the kids all warm up to each other and get comfortable.

Monet's Garden....

We ended our "Mornings with Monet" week with who else...Monet...photographed the kids then added them on to their own bridge over the waterlily pond in Monet's garden...sweet results!

Kings and Queens...

Today's lesson focused on George Henri Rouault's stained glass style paintings of royalty...we made playing cards with the kids as the Kings and Queens...finished off with gold foil crowns...rich!

Morning with Monet Projects....

We delved into a little Gustav Klimt gold...with his "Tree of Life" and then switched gears with a Picasso "Le Petite Fleurs" inspired bouquet....creativity flowing along...loving it!

Romero Britto Inspired Canvas Art..

Summer Art began with a burst of juicy colors today...we studied the paintings of Brazillian artist, Romero Britto...and the kids were off and painting...they had as much paint on their faces as their canvas boards but in the end it was well worth the mess...well done grasshoppers!

Gardenspeak...

Dad compared vegetable garden notes with Lauren and Leah yesterday in his backyard...Lauren has built up quite a plot in her own yard this year...if I play my cards right I can sit back, encourage them all and reap the delicious benefits ...(it's a good thing).

The new cousin....

Tony and Company decided to adopt this cute little gal, named Mesa. They fostered her for a couple of days but when it came time to give her up...well, you guessed it..they couldn't. So Mesa has happily joined in the fray...welcome little one.