As a homeschooling parent, the author highlights their personal learning journey while illustrating a children’s book set in Mesopotamia. They conduct a Jane Chapman Artist Study to enhance their skills. Through various art exercises, including negative space painting and collage, they focus on creating engaging illustrations that encourage curiosity in children.
Category: Art Picture Study
How to do a Picture Study
In this post, with an accompanying video, I will show you how to do a picture study whilst completing the third double page of my project. Studying a chosen picture of an artist you are studying is such an effective way of gaining more understanding into the process the artist in question uses. Whenever we……
Angelicscalliwags Homeschool: Art, Artists, Music and Composers
The author expresses joy in homeschooling through art and music, emphasizing the importance of the creative process over the finished product. They integrate art history into learning, exploring various cultures and artists through hands-on activities. This multi-sensory approach fosters deeper understanding and connection, making learning memorable and engaging for children.