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Marina Pallares
Contemporary Mexican artist Marina Pallares is the subject of this art box. Pallares’ intricate paintings and linocuts are categorized as Magical Realism, a style that will captivate kids of all ages.
Young artists will start by learning about Pallares’ artistic training and the famous artists who inspire her work. Then they’ll step into Pallares’ magical world of painting and printing! They'll design four projects that mimic Pallares’ most famous pieces—dreamy turtles, a fantastical school of fish, a relief print of rabbits, and a surreal hot air balloon. Plus, don't miss the new materials in this art box! Kids will get their hands on metallic foil paper, paper mache, and glitter.
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The Turtles Reproduction
Young artists will design a dreamy ocean scene in this project. They'll start by stamping glue and adding glitter for a magical element. Then they'll piece together a patchwork turtle shell and finish it with even more patterned details.Login to Watch Video
Snorkeling Reproduction
This mixed-media piece is full of texture! Kids will use a plastic knife to add unexpected texture to their painted background. They'll also design an entire school of fish, some covered with colored foil to add more interesting texture to the artwork.Login to Watch Video
Symmetry and Negative Space Techniques
In this technique lesson, kids will use printing plates and collagraph techniques to create black-and-white prints inspired by Marina Pallares. The lesson explores several art topics like symmetry, negative space, and color. Kids will first print a butterfly and then they'll experiment with their own shapes and designs.Login to Watch Video
Hot Air Balloon Diorama
Kids will fly into the magical night sky with this 3D project. They'll use paper mache to create a hot air balloon piece by piece. It's a little messy but it's a lot of fun! After that, they'll paint a colorful basket and a dark sky background that sparkles with starsLogin to Watch Video
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