It occurred to me that I had paid for many art lessons for Riss, who is actually a very talented artist. So I asked if she would be willing to come share some of her knowledge with her brother (and me!) and continue our Tuesday afternoon art classes at home. I wish I'd thought of this sooner! We have had the best time for the past month or so painting and visiting with Riss. The best part is that I get to "do" art too! (I think I was a deprived child in that subject.)
We're studying the 1800's in history this year, and one of the books we're reading is Monet and the Impressionists for Kids, so it made sense to me to try out some 19th century artists' styles. Rissie's assignments don't always stick to that century in artists or art styles - she tends to flit around in the subject, rather like a butterfly - but we did do one fun project on pointillism that I'll share, primarily because we've finally finished it! The pictures we painted are copies of works we liked by Georges Seurat. Riss took hers home before I could photograph it, but if she brings it back, I'll add it to the post.
Pointillism takes patience. And practice. We're not ready to quit our day jobs yet, but it was fun, and we have a new appreciation for gifted artists.
