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Easy Abstract Art Lesson Tutorial Video: Alma Woodsey Thomas Circles

Kathleen Barbro — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 08:59:00 +0000

Below you’ll find a step-by-step tutorial for an easy abstract art lesson tutorial video. It was inspired by the African American artist, Alma Woodsey Thomas, and her love of simple dashed lines. Alma Woodsey Thomas Art Lesson Easy Abstract Painting Video More about Alma Woodsey Thomas Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891 – 1978) was an African-American...

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How to Draw Cassie from Tar Beach Tutorial and Cassie from Tar Beach Coloring Page

Kathleen Barbro — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:04:00 +0000

Here’s a fun and easy Faith Ringgold art project that was inspired by the illustrations she made for her first children’s book “Tar Beach”. Students can learn how to draw in the the main character in her book, flying over a bridge. Draw Cassie from Tar Beach Video Faith Ringgold is an American artist best known for her...

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Gee’s Bend Quilt Art Lesson: How to Make a Paper Quilt Project

Kathleen Barbro — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:02:00 +0000

Try this paper quilt collage for a Black History Month art Project. Students can learn about a little about civil rights while trying this lesson inspired by the women of Gee’s Bend. The Quilters of Gee’s Bend This Black History Month art project was inspired by the women of Gee’s Bend, who live in a...

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Black History Month: How to Draw a Dancing Lady like Bernard Hoyes

Kathleen Barbro — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:35:00 +0000

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Dancing Lady and a Dancing Lady Coloring Page. This drawing was inspired by Bernard Hoyes. This tutorial for how to draw a dancing lady can do double duty by teaching some simple body proportion lessons, while creating a colorful image in honor of...

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Lois Mailou Jones Art Lesson for Kids

Kathleen Barbro — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:35:41 +0000

Below you’ll find an easy Loïs Mailou Jones video art lesson and Coloring Page. As an influential artist and teacher, she paved a path for black artists who had been shut out of the world of fine art. Lois Mailou Jones Video Art Lesson This Loïs Mailou Jones drawing project borrows some of Loïs’ favorite...

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Black History Art Project: Draw like W. H. Johnson

Kathleen Barbro — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:58:00 +0000

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a black history art project — learning to draw like artist W.H. Johnson. There’s much to learn about some artists that didn’t always get more attention while they were still around. Draw like W. H. Johnson William Henry Johnson was born in the segregated south in 1901....

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Easy How to Draw Like Romare Bearden Tutorial and Coloring Page

Kathleen Barbro — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:10:58 +0000

Learn how to draw like Romare Bearden, a preeminent African-American artist who had a prolific and distinguished career. Romare Bearden, one of the most important African American artists of the 20th century, is actually best known for his collage work. Created largely from painted paper, magazine clippings, and bits of fabric, his works were based...

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Faith Ringgold Flag Project

Kathleen Barbro — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Faith Ringgold, an African-American artist, is best known for her large story quilts. In 1985 she made a piece titled “Flag Story Quilt”. This collage project will not only put some old magazines to work, it will create a collage that looks a lot like Ms. Ringgold’s original work. Encourage students to look for rich...

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Black History Month Artists: Horace Pippin and a Horace Pippin Coloring Page

Kathleen Barbro — Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:32:00 +0000

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial to add to your Black History Month Artists: Horace Pippin and a Horace Pippin Coloring Page. He was a prominent African-American painter who lived not long after the Civil War. Horace Pippin Here’s another name to add to your Black History Month Artists list — Horace Pippin. He...

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