Have you found yourself contemplating a work of art but struggling to find words to describe what you're seeing? Us too! Let's discuss a word to help you describe an artwork: painterly.
Art Term Tuesday: Painterly
Saturday Studio: Finding Your Focus
Today in the #fwmoa #studio we're thinking about snapshots. Whether you have a camera, like Clyde Butcher, or a pen, like our high school intern, you too can observe and capture the world around you:
Art Term Tuesday: Scumbling
The leaves are scattering and we're scumbling at the #fwmoa. Learn about this painting technique in our #arttermtuesday this month!
Art Term Tuesday: Archive
Libraries aren't the only institutions with archives! Many institutions, including #fwmoa, have designated collections they preserve and promote. Meet the artists currently in our Special Collections & Archives in this post:
Saturday Studio: Fun with Fabric Dye
Looking for long-weekend activities? Check out Zurashi/Slipped, an installation at #fwmoa by Rowland Ricketts, and then learn to dye your own fabrics in the #studio this week.
Art Term Tuesday: Borosilicate Glass
There's a lot of science behind borosilicate (and, really, all) glass sculpture! Delve into this #STEAM post and see the works #nowonview at #fwmoa!
Saturday Studio: Playing Around
Which way is up? Today in the studio, we're playing with composition. Inspired by #nowonview artist David Blow, learn how to create an artwork you can display multiple ways here:
Art Term Tuesday: Wash
It's wash day at #fwmoa, but we aren't doing laundry; instead, we're looking at artworks that use a wash to create contrast, texture, and color gradients. Learn how to spot this technique then put it to the test with works #nowonvie at #fwmoa.
Art Term Tuesday: Lead Glass
Whoa dude! This glass is crystal clear! Take a closer look at refraction in action in this #arttermtuesday post on lead glass artworks at the #fwmoa
Saturday Studio: Costume Jewelry
Looking to shake up your summer wardrobe this year? Get inspired by jewelry artists at the #fwmoa like Bill Smith to create your own pendants, rings, and earrings using materials at home. Learn how here: