happycc Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I am basically seeking a good art program for middle school. But would like to be able to incorporate the whole family. I am not an artist by any means. We have Artistic Pursuits and it just isn;t inspiring the kids whatsoever. Plan to focus on art more from here on through the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 It is a little pricey, but I love Creating a Masterpiece. All the kids can do it together. We have stuck with the level 1 projects and everyone is challenged, but proud of their "masterpiece" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 http://www.kinderart.com/artlessonsbygrade/ http://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/elem/elem12.html After trying Artistic Pursuits and researching a ton of other art programs, I just realized that i would rather use these free resources. For drawing I love Drawing With Children. For appreciation, I use Harmony Fine Arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CafeDiem Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I've been looking for a "how to draw" program rather than a more typical "art appreciation" style program. I'm thinking of using Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain with my rising Middler Schooler. He is hitting the point in art where he wants to draw things that look "real" and hates all the crafty projects. I have both the main book and the workbook on my shelf. The workbook isn't mandatory but I think it will be helpful for him to have. I haven't used it yet so I don't know how it will play out. It is a very different approach to art than most curricula that focus on broad exposure to different media. So it is a totally different program that Artistic Pursuits (we have done AP 1 and 2). The book is also very interesting to read (I've read through most of it) if you are at all interested in how the brain works, and can be reused like a textbook. I'm not sure how well the assignments would work with younger kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I've been looking for a "how to draw" program rather than a more typical "art appreciation" style program. I'm thinking of using Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain with my rising Middler Schooler. He is hitting the point in art where he wants to draw things that look "real" and hates all the crafty projects. I have both the main book and the workbook on my shelf. The workbook isn't mandatory but I think it will be helpful for him to have. I haven't used it yet so I don't know how it will play out. It is a very different approach to art than most curricula that focus on broad exposure to different media. So it is a totally different program that Artistic Pursuits (we have done AP 1 and 2). The book is also very interesting to read (I've read through most of it) if you are at all interested in how the brain works, and can be reused like a textbook. I'm not sure how well the assignments would work with younger kids. Those are great books. I have those, even though we haven't been able to use them yet. I've read through most of it and I really like it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Another vote in favor of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook: The Definitive, Updated 2nd Edition by Betty Edwards which my daughter used in 8th grade. Alternatively, you can use the book that inspired it ~ Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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