![]() I did not need to offer 5 different paint colors for guests to enjoy the activity, they could mix the black and white paints into a range of shades, and focus on the textured marks on their papers. Side by side on paper, the contrast between black and white calls each more fully to life,” I had a better understanding of the benefit of honing-in on the materials for my project. I thought, maybe I could use colored paper instead of colored paint.Īfter reading this quote from The Language of Art: Reggio-Inspired Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings: “Black and white provide a frame through which we more clearly see and understand color. ![]() ![]() Diana questioned my reason for this decision, and suggested providing black and white paint to help focus guests’ attention on the textures and marks of the brushes on the paper. I first wanted to provide guests with a palette of colors to paint onto white paper. Once I confirmed the materials for my activity I began thinking about the paint and paper. Two blog tutorials by Meghan and Diana were very helpful to me while developing my construction techniques: Meghan’s tutorial on making “Silly” paint brushes with pencils and sheets of craft foam,Īnd Diana’s tutorial for making brushes with sticks, pine boughs and twine. Once I had my project idea, I sorted found and repurposed materials for making the brushes, including but not limited to: sponges, foam, vegetable/fruit netting, rubber bands, cork, twine, feathers, and other common objects in the Art Studio’s collection. My project evolved into creating homemade paint brushes and exploring the basic relationship between paint and surface. With Diana and Meghan’s guidance, I began gathering materials and painting on surfaces with various visual textures. Below is her report on her experience.ĭuring my J-term internship in the Art Studio, I became increasingly interested in art media that allowed the maker to experiment through trial and error, and play with hands-on techniques. Recently the Art Studio’s winter intern, Emily Tyburski, a student at Smith College, designed a Special Sunday art activity for Museum guests.
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