Category: Class Topics

Reflection is the name of the game for many artists…

Including Dan Graham’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last Friday   Get to the rooftop this summer!  It’s worth the visit alone.  And the Met is by donation.   http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-museum/press-room/exhibitions/2014/roof-garden-dan-graham  

Cindy Sherman-Inspired Project

What fun we had!  This day was no easy feat.  First, character studies… then Camera, Lights, Costumes, Facepainting Designs, Props, Attitude- ACTION!  http://jessewinter.com/ and http://faceartbymelissa.com/ Helped to make this day possible.  Thank you for a great collaboration and results! For the complete Cindy Sherman Photoshoot, visit:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/clairescreativeadventures/sets/72157625809460174/ and ENJOY!  

George Segal-Inspired Plaster Sculptures

Practicing with Armature, form, poses, plaster and action, our 9-11’s really hit the mark!

Art Adventures June Camp Starts Next Week!

Installations, Sculpture, Modern, Multicultural & Contemporary Artist-Inspired Projects June 9-27th!  Fridays are @ the Met, including this rooftop installation by Dan Graham with Günther Vogt.  3 spaces remain for weeks 1 & 3:  www.ClairesCreativeAdventures.com

Parthenon Project

    Looks like the size of the Make-up sponge does matter!

Cindy Sherman Kids Photoshoot Today!

Starring all sorts of hand-picked characters and wardrobes…  Photography by JesseWinter.com and face painting by FaceArtbyMelissa.com- can’t wait for the portraits!  Way to go everyone.

William Wegman Studio Visit

We were sooo excited to meet the dogs, but seeing Bill’s paintings were a real treat!  Catch our crew in his studio… Honored to be invited, Bill was amazing with the kids…Who said it was the best studio visit ever!    

Famous Artists Designing for Music

The Top 12 Album Covers Designed by Famous Artists

Mother’s Day Gift:

Max Ernst/ Alex Katz self portraits give us an opportunity to play with the surreal, use flat colors & focus on symbols….  What more does a mother want than to know what’s going on in her child’s mind, who they see themselves to be as well as who they are at this moment in time.

Yayoi Kusama Infinity Rooms Inspired Children From 3-8 Years!

              Love Is Calling @ David Zwirner’s Gallery in Chelsea this past fall featured illuminated inflated tentacle-like forms that reflected forever.  Check out our versions of these Suessical-esque worlds: