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My Little Pollock
She’d rather paint on the floor…and has the whole “rhythmic” painting technique figured out. See Pollock 1949. I recommend visiting www.jacksonpollock.org to create your own splatter/drip painting...
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Painting in Progress
The artist is hard at work this morning…..various stages of her painting. She’s mixed paints with aqua crayons for the effect: Update: 4 hours later….she’s still at it. Channeling Pollock again and...
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Thank You Veterans!
Everyone at Lil Blue Boo was up bright and early this morning to create a painting in honor of our veterans! Thank you to all the men and women who serve and have served our country to ensure our...
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A Guide to Painting with Children
No, we didn’t use them as the paint brushes….although it might look that way. Yesterday, Lisa and I planned for Boo and Elle to do a tribute to our veterans and then we just let them create until their...
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Painting with Children –"Finer" Art
It’s obvious that Boo loves to paint….it’s one of the first things she’ll ask to do each morning. What’s different about the paintings below from the painting in my last post about painting is the TYPE...
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A Painting in Progress
Boo and I woke up inspired to make a big painting….so we’ve got a big project for this weekend! I’ll load the final photos here when it is done but you can follow our progress over the weekend in the...
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How To Spraypaint Graffiti Furniture
Boo’s graffiti-themed desk is finally finished and in use….it’s like a piece of whimsical artwork in her playroom: This is a super easy tutorial because if you mess up you just go with it! I started...
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DIY Glitter TOMS
I recently refurbished my TOMS with spraypaint…..and now it was time to redo Boo’s pair. They had a few holes in the toes: She wanted a pair of glitter TOMS so I used Mod Podge and super fine Jones...
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Rainbow and Chevron Arts and Crafts Party
Ellen Bessette designed this amazing Rainbow and Chevron Arts and Crafts Party recently featured on Hostess with the Mostess. She used Lil Blue Boo’s Guide to Painting with Children as a fun party...
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The Gift of Art (DIY Art Box and Free Artwork Download)
So I was thinking about what I would have loved to get as a gift as a kid…..and this art box is definitely something I would have been overjoyed about. Actually, I’m STILL overjoyed when I get art...
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Paint by Number (for a Giant)
I never finished a paint by number when I was younger…..they never gave me enough paint and I got too frustrated at the tiny little spaces I had to fill. To redeem myself I bought a kit today at...
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Paintings by Boo
A process video of Boo creating 3 paintings….all painted to raise money for a good cause: The Academy of PDCPC (you can click here to view the listings)….I gave her ideas along the way and then we...
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Teaching to Paint (Favorite Tools)
I thought I’d do a follow up post to my last one to show some of the tools Boo uses when painting. The process I go through with Boo definitely changes as she gets older…..I’ve written several...
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10 DIY Painting Activities for Kids
Here are 10 cool painting activities for kids! Have fun and don’t be afraid of the mess! [See image gallery at www.lilblueboo.com]
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