Alma Thomas, The Eclipse, 1970 Alma Woodsey Thomas was a pioneering African American artist known for her vibrant use of color and abstract forms that celebrate nature. Her work often drew inspiration from her surroundings, particularly the gardens and landscapes she loved. When introducing color, I thought this artist would be a great way to teach my… Continue reading Creative Color Mixing Inspired by Alma Thomas
Tag: Elements of Art
Molas Multiple Ways
I have taught molas fora few years now and find it an interesting subject for my students for we discuss 2 things when making them; Only the kuna people are allowed to sell molas Only kuna women make molas and are he breadwinners of their family These two facts allow for some great discussions on… Continue reading Molas Multiple Ways
Positive/Negative Silhouettes
When teaching art, it is important to go over the elements of art early and one of my favorite is the element of space. Space in art is the area within a composition while positive space is the subject or areas of interest in a piece making anything in the background or surrounding the subject… Continue reading Positive/Negative Silhouettes