DISCOVERING FAMOUS ARTISTS
CHILDREN PRACTICE THE TECHNIQUES OF FAMOUS ARTISTS AND CREATE THEIR OWN AMAZING WORKS!
Each week, children learn about a famous artist’s personal history and engage in hands-on activities to practice the artistic styles and techniques that famous artists used to create their beautiful, timeless works.
In this colorful and creative course, students learn how to discuss art, such as explaining the differences between abstract and realism art, and describing pointillism.
Together we explore how an art piece makes us feel, and how each work can affect us differently.
WHY STUDY FAMOUS ARTISTS?
Studying the artwork of the masters not only can influence a person's artistic style but can even improve their skills and decisions when creating their own original work.
In our Discovering Famous Artists program, children embark on a colorful and creative journey through the world of art. Our program introduces young learners to the personal histories and artistic techniques of some of the world’s most famous artists, inspiring them to create their own masterpieces!
What We Offer:
Hands-On Art Exploration: Each week, children learn about a different famous artist and engage in fun, hands-on activities that help them practice the styles and techniques used by these artists to create their iconic works.
Art Appreciation & Discussion: Students will learn how to discuss art, exploring concepts like abstract vs. realism, and understanding artistic styles like pointillism. Together, we’ll dive into how each artwork makes us feel and how each piece can evoke different emotions.
Why Study Famous Artists?: By studying the masters, students not only influence their artistic style but also improve their skills and decision-making when creating their own original work. Exposure to different styles and techniques enhances creativity and artistic growth.
Integrated Learning: As we explore each artist, students will also delve into history, geography, and math, while practicing language skills and developing critical thinking—all in a fun, engaging way!
Art Portfolio: At the end of the program, each child will have created their own art portfolio, filled with original works inspired by the famous artists they’ve studied.
Discovering Famous Artists offers a dynamic and creative environment where children not only learn art techniques but also develop a deeper appreciation for the world of art and its history.
Join us to inspire creativity and unleash the artist within!
Designed for children Pre-K to grade 5
We’re thrilled to showcase the following works, created by one our very own 3rd grade artists!
DISCOVER SOME OF OUR FAMOUS ARTISTS
By student, Age 10
claude monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926) was born in Paris, France. He was a great artist and helped invent an important style of painting called impressionism. Impressionists paint what an artist sees and feels rather than painting something exactly the way it looks. Monet was known for painting with short brush strokes, and dabbles and splashes of colors, catching light and reflection in his work. One of his most famous paintings is The Japanese Footbridge, which was on his property in France
andy warhol
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents had only recently moved to the United States from what is now Slovakia. As a child Warhol, was often sick, or thought he was sick, so he spent a lot of time in bed. During this time, Warhol drew many pictures. He also listened to the radio and collected pictures of celebrities.
During the 1960s, Warhol began creating the paintings he is best known for today. Warhol loved pop culture and he decided to paint what he loved. You may have guessed that he was a Pop Artist like Roy Lichtenstein. Warhol painted large pictures of Coca-Cola bottles, Campbell’s soup cans, and dollar bills. He also painted pictures of celebrities.
By student, Age 8
By student, Age 10
vincent van gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853- 1890) was a Dutch artist. He made great paintings in his short life time. Vincent’s art was not well-known until after he died. He made a sketch of pitcher when he was 9 years old. It shows how well he could draw what he saw around him.
All of Vincent van Gogh’s 800 or more paintings were created in the last 10 years of his life. One way that van Gogh showed motion in his work was to make lines of color spreading into the background, swirling in concentric rings or circles. His paintings (ex: Starry Night) show rings of light surrounding stars in a nighttime sky. The paint looks like ripples made when a stone is tossed into a still puddle.
Van Gogh used deep, bright colors and whirling brush strokes to bring his subjects to life. He canvases are so filled with energy them seem alive!
"I try to apply color like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music."
--Joan Miro (1893-1983), Spanish painter and sculptor