Art
Starry Starry Night - Van Gogh's art slideshow
[Ran this last year, but the song ran through my mind today when I saw the print in the doctor's office - thought new readers might enjoy it.] This piece by Don McLean came out in the 70's but I hope that those of you much younger than I have...July 1, 2008 - 1:39 PM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack
Norman Rockwell on vacations
Thought this would make you smile in the midst of summer outings and vacations. It's called Going and Coming. Norman Rockwell portrayed so many situations that resonate with families. If he was left out of your education - which he may have been as the emphasis in art has...June 28, 2008 - 8:43 AM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack
Lent: make the arts part of your experience
As we approach Holy Week, I want to suggest to believers of all persuasions that we purposely turn our attention to the Cross. One way to do this is through the arts. The Web Gallery of Art provides not only reproducible art but a gallery-viewing experience where you can...March 12, 2008 - 11:06 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Starry Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh slideshow
This piece by Don McLean came out in the 70's but I hope that those of you much younger than I have heard it. Don is most famous for his cryptic song American Pie - and I guess he's still making music because I found a website for him....December 6, 2007 - 9:52 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Vintage prints: a child's day
I scanned these last summer but never got around to posting them. They're from a framed series of panels I picked up at a garage sale many, many years ago. They've been hanging in my kids' bathroom where they can look at them when they wash their hands or brush...December 1, 2007 - 6:48 PM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack
Waterford Fair - misty maidens
What a blessing to have so many children! While the early years may have been hard work - which isn't to say these years aren't too - as my kids have matured they open up so many new opportunities and add such richness to my life. They continue to delight...October 5, 2007 - 9:03 AM | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack
Women in Art
You will love this. Another reason I am grateful for YouTube!...October 5, 2007 - 8:19 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Art cards on sale
Jacqueline sent this link: Art Card Clearance The packs of 10-16 cards are normally 29.95 on sale for 9.00. They are divided by categories. I ordered four categories I thought would be good for my younger children: children, families, faces and animals (little kids are not interested in landscapes :)...July 19, 2007 - 12:07 PM | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack
Artist honors soldiers fallen in Iraq
Go here to watch a truly uplifting story about a woman who is giving her life in honor of American soldiers who have given theirs. What do you think?...July 17, 2007 - 9:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack
Explore and print art masterpieces at home
Jessica of Farm Fresh Iowa reminded me of this wonderful resource - so I want to share it with you again. Plus she had a neat idea for bringing art more vividly into her children's lives: Just having finished The Mommy Manual, I'm eagerly looking for ways to get...July 13, 2007 - 9:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack
Biblical art
While I was gone, Tripp did a little tripping around the 'Net and came up with this wonderful site for Rembrandt's biblical paintings - and actually, lots of other artists' works. Love this one of the writing on the wall at Belschazzar's Feast. Web Gallery of Art Check it...June 15, 2007 - 9:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Kid-friendly art - at home
Kid Friendly Art One simple way to enrich the lives of your children is to bring art into your home. You don't have to know much to get started - I didn't! - but the key for moms is to see things through a child's eyes. Kids are so responsive...June 5, 2007 - 3:41 PM | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack
Akiane: Christian artist blooms in an atheist home
. This is an amazing story. I've linked to Akiane's site before, but the CNN piece captures the story of this 12-year-old prodigy so well -- a testimony to God's presence where He might be least expected. Click to view: Akiane...May 17, 2007 - 7:08 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Beautiful free illustrations
Thanks again to Kari at Healed Waters for sharing this with us: There are scores of beautiful illustrations from old Bible readers - all old enough to now be in public domain (not subject to copyright laws) at LaVista Church of Christ's website. You might want to bookmark the site...February 16, 2007 - 10:54 PM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack
Celebrating Cliches
Today, why not give it all you've got? The sky's the limit and life is just a bowl of cherries. Put on a happy face! Let a smile be your umbrella! Today is National Cliche Day which I found out at Interesting and Weird Holidays in November Cliche' Day (November...November 3, 2006 - 5:41 AM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack
Art on the cheap - from your own little artists
I don't get out to visit other blogs often, so I appreciate Deb alerting me to check out this incredible artwork by the four-year-old son of Meredith at Like Merchant Ships. What a great idea - I would hang that prominently and proudly. I have framed and hung various pieces...October 18, 2006 - 8:15 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Love this!
What a wonderful portrait! Sam and the Perfect World by David Lenz is a finalist in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery 2006 Portrait Competition. Hooray! And read Lenz's Artist's Statement: My wife Rosemarie had just given birth to our son Sam, and although he appeared perfectly healthy, something, nevertheless, didn't...June 13, 2006 - 8:37 AM | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack
Saturday morning / Contest update
It's Saturday morning. Tripp is off to the Saturday Men's Breakfast at church. All the big kids are still asleep. I've fed Jesse, Daniel and Justin and they're dressed and working on big floor puzzles in the foyer. I've cleaned out the refrigerator, done some dishes and laundry. I have...June 3, 2006 - 8:41 AM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack
With Maddy in New York
Maddy and I got up at 4am Tuesday to drive into DC to catch the 7:30 train at Union Station. We arrived in New York at 10:30, took the subway to our hotel, dropped our bags, and left immediately to begin our adventure in the Big Apple Here is Maddy...April 21, 2006 - 1:36 PM | Permalink | Comments (7) | TrackBack
My Christmas present to you
Julana asked where I found the graphic on the last post. Well, I guess I just have to give you all an early Christmas present, something I found just this morning and was planning to wrap up for my readers! Dore's Classic Engravings You can click on these to enlarge...December 7, 2005 - 12:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack
Dickens' Christmas Carol: What makes a story "Christian"?
Sophia and Madeleine - for the second year in a row, but with a different theater company - are privileged to be involved in a production of Dickens' Christmas Carol. They wrapped up three performances this weekend - with six more over the next two weeks at the Cramer...December 5, 2005 - 8:08 AM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack
Head Start on the Arts
This article first appeared in Christian Parenting Today. © Barbara Curtis 1999. I took the pictures in 1997 at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, an art museum in San Francisco with Rodin's The Thinker in front. GIVE YOUR CHILD A HEAD START ON THE ARTS “I didn’t...November 21, 2005 - 8:22 AM | Permalink | Comments (7) | TrackBack
Family-Friendly Art - Norman Rockwell
As a former radical leftist, I am grateful to have been relieved of the lens of cynicism and scorn through which I used to see the world. It was truly quite a burden – our striving for sophistication built on embracing the dark and depraved while rejecting anything which appealed...November 20, 2005 - 9:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (8) | TrackBack
