Judith Kindler-inspired Portraits

Today the kids finished a portrait project inspired by the work of @judithkindler. Thanks to the women in my book group for saving and donating many small boxes! 📦 📦

Mixed Media Portraits

Awwww, I adore these decorated mixed-media portraits that the 4- to 6-year-olds made in my Handmade Holidays workshop today at the Arlington Arts Center. Using craft sticks, watercolor paint, washi tape, pompoms, and photos taken in class, the kids created these joyous works. Aren't they great?! (It's another project inspired by the creative folks at @artcampla)

Howard Finster-style Portraits

In my kids' class, they made portraits of "people who did something awesome". In style, they were inspired by folk/outsider artist Howard Finster (using cardboard, rather than wood for the almost life-sized images, and incorporating text). For those wanting inspiration for whom to depict, I shared the book Rebel Girls. And so we have represented Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, Anne Frank, and Hillary Clinton. But the 7- to 10-year-olds also represented Jimi Hendrix, Art Garfunkle, Lady Gaga, and others.