by Julie | Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Products
We’ve been in a Classical Conversations (CC) community since 2013 and have really benefited from their curriculum. In the last few years, CC’s Publishing arm, CCMM has released an eye-catching series of paperback books called the “Copper Lodge...
by Julie | Art, Art Education, Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Tips
Our family has been using the Classical Conversations curriculum since 2012, but this fall (2020) will be our first year in the Challenge level! As my oldest moves into 7th grade, I find myself having to re-work the way I approach school with my son. Among the many...
by Julie | Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Inspiration, Personal, Podcast, Scripture
The birth and incarnation of Christ are often featured in great works of art- but what is the significance of the incarnation for Christians? This week Julie and Deanna are wrapping up Season 3 of Anyone Can Teach Art with a special episode! Instead of an art...
by Julie | Art, Art Education, Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Podcast
Vincent van Gogh is one of the best-known artists of all time. He’s known for his unique style and strangely beautiful works and art, but also for his short, tragic life. Today we’re talking about van Gogh and what we love about his art. OR,...
by Julie | Art, Art Education, Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Podcast
Today we’re talking about one of the most famous female Impressionists: Berthe Morisot. Initially, she gave up on getting married and having kids so she could pursue her career as an artist. However, she later met a fellow artist who helped her keep painting...
by Julie | Art, Art Education, Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Podcast
Monet is probably the most famous Impressionist and he’s known for his beautiful depictions nature, particularly waterlilies. Join us as we chat about his life and his works of art. The Water Lily Pond by Claude Monet (1899) Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet...
by Julie | Art, Art Education, Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Podcast
This unusual Impressionist didn’t enjoy plein-air painting (painting outside) or the airy natural light. Instead, he sketched and then returned to his studio to paint. He’s most famous for his paintings of ballet dancers, but he also painted everyday...
by Julie | Art, Art Education, Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Podcast
Thomas Gainsborough ( 1727-1788) was a life-long painter who loved creating magnificent landscapes but found they didn’t sell well. Instead, he paid the bills with portraits until he started combining the two into unique portraits with idealistic landscapes in...
by Julie | Art, Art Education, Classical Conversations, Homeschool, Podcast
Rembrandt (1606-1669) was a famous Baroque artist from the Dutch Golden Age. He is most famous for painting portraits in the 1600s, but of course, his story goes much deeper than that! Early in life he hit it big and became the most popular portrait painter in that...
