New Art Supplies

Today, Maggie has been experimenting with some new art supplies: oil pastels and thick art paper. She describes them as "smelling bad," but "they are really cool to use because you can use thin paper and trace over textured items like leaves. Some people might think they are just like regular crayons, but they're not. Their shape is different and they draw better than crayons and there are a lot of shades."

Maggie was excited to create this piece of art below with her new oil pastels:

"Sunset of Art" by Maggie, age 7

Have you gotten any new art supplies lately? What is your favorite art supply? Make some art and send it to Maggie soon for the website!

Our First Virtual Artist in Residence

Maggie is very excited to announce her first Virtual Artist in Residence! His name is Ethan Foster and he happens to be Maggie's older brother. Maggie has worked with Ethan on a lot of projects and is always inspired by his creations. She wanted to make sure that Ethan received a special spotlight, along with all of the other great kids who have submitted art for the gallery. So, without further ado, we introduce Ethan!


Maggie's Interview: 

Ethan Foster, Virtual Artist in Residence

Name: Ethan Foster

Age: Eight (but I will be nine in December)

Grade: Third

Favorite Subject in School: Reading

What he'll be when he grows up: An Artist, but also either a doctor or an architect

Why you do art: It's fun!

Favorite type of art to make: Cartoons

Favorite art supply: Clay



Maggie is featuring three of her favorite pieces by Ethan. Check them out below!

Apple sketch

Hand

Mario

Thanks to Ethan for providing three very different, but GREAT pieces of art! 

Maggie is a little sad that her inbox has not been full of new art lately, so send in your awesome kid art today! She would also love to feature a new Artist Kid for a Cause, so tell us about the great work you're doing in your community!