Nenagagi Art School

11/05/2022

How did Vincent van Gogh become an artist? Watch the video and find out!For children ages 9-14.

09/03/2022

Inspired by the glorious sunsets we have had this last week and textural artists like Vincent van Gogh, we used a loosely modified impasto technique, of thickly layering paint, melted wax and pastels to our canvas to create a raised and multi textured Landscapes. The results are Phenomenal. I am so proud of our young artists.

09/03/2022

Why did the painter put jam on his toast with his bare fingers?Because he wanted to feel its TEXTURE! Lol.

Here is a quick video explaining TEXTURE to make it easier to understand.

Welcome to our Elements of Art series! In these edutainment videos made for teachers, we explain the basics of each element of art in under ten minutes, with...

08/03/2022

Time to introduce our next Element of Art: TEXTURE. What better way to do that than in a song by the Scratch Garden.

Texture refers to the way something feels to the touch or looks as it may feel if it were touched. Texture is one of the seven elements of art. Take rocks, for example. A real rock might feel rough or smooth and it definitely feels hard when touched or picked up. A painter depicting a rock would create the illusions of these qualities through the use of other elements of art such as color, line, and shape.

Dive INTO the surface with The Texture Song by Scratch Garden! This video is perfect if you are teaching texture or learning texture or trying to understand ...

07/03/2022

Why is Art so important for Children to immerse themselves in?
It is a way for children to master and express themselves. It incorporates all the senses. It teaches children that practice creates masterpieces, that small differences can have large effects, and that collaboration leads to creativity. It teaches young minds how to problem solve, exploring that there are several paths to take when approaching problems. Children therefore become more comfortable with uncertainty and remain flexible and critical thinkers.

https://artfulparent.com/the-benefits-of-art-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR3B-IVx4mNn6vx53WTGtODWLFv_B6Zvce1g4fYAv6tVVpAieVTKmu0ayI4

The benefits of art for kids include problem-solving, creativity, literacy, fine & gross motor skills, connection, and understanding.