Collaborative Chinese Dragon
To end with flourish the topic about China with the students of 6th Year at Cherry Garden Primary School we have made a great Chinese dragon … Read more
Symmetrical Masks
Working on symmetry with 6th Grade students we created these masks inspired by ancient African, Inca and Aztec masks. To create these masks we need … Read more
A lot of dots for a painting
With students of the sixth grade, we observed that the smallest element of visual language is the POINT. Is it possible to make a work … Read more
A shared experience in Omaha, Nebraska
Yesterday, I was delighted to receive a lovely email from Cynthia Vana, a Library Specialist in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. She led a workshop at the Florence Branch … Read more
Australian Coffee
Inspired by Australian Aboriginal Art these cups of coffee reproduce some typical australian patterns and colours. We used oil pastels on wrapping paper for the … Read more
The Ming Vases
I’ve tried an effective technique to imitate the Ming Vases, the typical Chinese vases in white porcelain with blue decorations. We begin copying the characteristic … Read more
African Patterns on wrapping paper
On wrapping paper you draw simple african patterns with a white oil pastel: lines, dots, spirals, triangles, circles and stylized animals. Then you can paint … Read more
Mexican sun
Inspired by the Mexican pottery this “sun” is made from a slab of clay leaned on an upturned plate, then cut and shaped. After preparing … Read more