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Virginia Sterrett
Virginia Sterrett achieved incredible success as an illustrator as a teenager! Even though she was female in the 1900s and still very young, two disqualifying qualities at that time, the beauty of her enchanting artwork was undeniable.
This art kit celebrates Sterrett's illustrations and invites children to step into her magical world, too! They'll design four projects that are inspired by Sterrett's most famous pieces. Along the way, they'll learn about Sterrett's life, her artistic style, and the fairy tales she illustrated. Don't miss the new materials in this art box! Kids will get their hands on metallic foil paper and an interesting mixture of watercolor paint, flour, and glue.
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Europa and the Bull Mixed-Media Reproduction
To create a uniquely textured background for this piece, kids will mix up flour, glue, and watercolor. Adding a bright orange sun and layered waves makes the bull in this piece really stand-out!Login to Watch Video
Blondine on Tortoise Foil Art
Metallic foil paper is the exciting new material for this project! Kids will cut out metallic trees and bushes, and emboss them with details. A coat of black paint provides the contrast that makes the story of Blondine and the Tortoise come to life!Login to Watch Video
Line and Wash Technique
Virginia Sterrett was inspired by the Art Nouveau style as she created flowing lines and light washes of color. In practicing this skill, kids will learn two simple ways to create art using the line-and-wash technique.Login to Watch Video
They Walked Side by Side During the Rest of the Evening Diorama
The Prince and Princess live happily ever after in this 3D reproduction! Children will create a magical scene with a sparkling night sky, a fanciful castle, and a grassy path lined with flowering bushes. They'll experiment with the wet-on-wet watercolor technique and practice perspective, too.Login to Watch Video
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