Real Art For Kids
Blog URL http://www.realartforkids.blogspot.com
Located Woodbridge, Connecticut USA
Tags outsider art, folk art, visionary art, vernacular art, Pueblo pottery, photography, self-taught art, Real Art for Kids, paintings
Kids love real art and deserve to have it in their lives. This blog shows works by artists who are in permanent collections and museums, and yet it is accessible for starting a life long collection for your kid.
Latest Blog Posts
- Mr. X is Gerald Thornton on Oct 31, 2009 in jazz funeral self-taught art African American folk art memory paintings AVAM artbrut art visionary art outsider art
Gerald Thornton is a man who deeply cares about history, equality, his family and art. When he lived nearby, he was always working on an art project of some kind. He signed his work "X" to align himself with the nameless slaves who were ripped from t...
- Bird houses equal art in England! A Challenge.... on Oct 21, 2009 in self-taught art sculpture artbrut art visionary art outsider art
In exploring the bird houses created by genius designer, sculptor, painter and " inky wings" herself, Judith McNicol, kids can learn that art can be found anywhere. They might even be motivated to try it themselves, which is a splendid reaction to...
- Philosophy and real art for kids......... on Sep 27, 2009 in art for kids. kittens self-taught art African American folk art philosophy art for children outsider art
Amy Leask has a spectacular site whose mission is to "introduce kids (and the adults they run with) to the wonderful world of Philosophy." It's called kidsthinkaboutit Children are challenged to think about:What is real? What exists?What makes a hum...
- Paul Pitt redux.....barn discoveries on Sep 2, 2009 in African American folk art vernacular art memory paintings outsider art
Paul Pitt's charming folk art paintings grace the walls of quite a few museums, as well as private collections. His paintings bring to mind Grandma Moses and times gone by. The paintings are gems, filled with detail that surprises you each time you l...
- on Aug 28, 2009 in self-taught art folk art memory paintings contemporary art
Ivan Koota is a self-taught painter, but a retired pediatrician as well! He illustrates scenes from his beloved Brooklyn, NY heritage and relies on both memory and historical photographs for fodder. His charming paintings illustrate a time gone by, a...
- Real art for and by real kids...... on Aug 1, 2009 in self-taught art intuitive art
Kieron Williamson is a six year old child from the UK who paints like a pro. Your own children probably also have turned out a masterpiece or two. Why not honor one of the best with a lovely matt and frame? Real art for real kids, by real kids! The e...
- Sandy Mastroni charms all ages..... on Jun 28, 2009 in museum art self-taught art African American folk art outsider art
Sandy Mastroni, who used to paint furniture, now devotes all her time to painting wonderful, whimsical and some what mysterious artworks. Although she is in permanent museum collections, her works are still very accessible for young and old alike. Th...
