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Morisot and Painting Texture

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

For the final lesson in our Fine Arts unit on famous painters (CC Cycle 2, week 18) we are taking a look at Berthe Morisot–another French Impressionist. Continue reading →

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Degas with Chalk

Posted on January 28, 2017 by

…my favorite project so far for the year… Continue reading →

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Teaching a Monet Landscape

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

In this lesson (week 14 for Fine Arts in Classical Conversations curriculum), the entire idea of Impressionism receives its debut. Continue reading →

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Teaching Gainesborough, Master English Painter

Posted on January 12, 2017 by

Here we will study a little about Thomas Gainesborough, an English painter who lived in the 18th century, and I’ll walk you through my lesson of a painting project for students. Continue reading →

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Recognizing the Good Days (and My Son’s Fascination with Medieval Korean Pottery)

Posted on November 5, 2016 by

Are there times you KNOW profound information or data to lead to a better life–but realize you don’t actually benefit from it…because you’re not doing it??! Continue reading →

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“Multiple Choice” Final Drawing Project, Week 6, Classical Conversations

Posted on September 12, 2016 by

I’ve seen a lot of panic over the years about the week 6 final drawing project for Classical Conversations communities. I’ve seen some tutors go to great lengths to find or create a project that combines all previous lessons: looking … Continue reading →

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Castle Perspective Lesson, Week 5

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

Perspective. Journeymen and Masters (ages 9-12), whom I teach, have typically been introduced to the concept already, so what can they do next? Fitting with the medieval theme for this fall of Classical Conversations, I chose a castle. Continue reading →

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