Cimabue, our artist study for the term, used tempera paint to paint both on wood and on plaster to create frescoes. I will be writing a separate post which will outline the work we completed whilst studying his art. For now, I will be showing you how to make tempera at home using chalk dust…
Tag: Homeschool art lessons
Graphite Still Life {Learning the Art Basics}
This lesson was a simple graphite still life. And honestly, I think if Lil had just done the still life that would have been okay. Thing is, she has me as a mother, and being art and all....well I can't seem to help myself, I must tinker! This means what should have been an quick…
Upside Down Drawing {Learning the Art Basics}
Lil and I are currently doing art together for an hour each day. She is completing her Level Two qualification (Equivalent to a GCSE). And I am doing all the exercises and learning along side her but I won't be submitting my work for marking. It's fast becoming one of my favourite times of the…