DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

Dose # 73: Knits & Nets 5: Echelman’s Traveling 1.26

Today and tomorrow we will focus on the dynamic creations of sculptor Janet Echelman.  We begin with her traveling art installation “1.26” which takes on a new meaning with every city … Continue reading

March 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 70: Knits & Nets 2: Crocheted Cells by Emily Barletta

Today, an artist brings crocheting and biology together in her masterpieces… Dose # 69-75- Knits & Nets Dose #70: Knits & Nets 2: Crocheted Cells by artist Emily Barletta The Idea: … Continue reading

March 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 68: Fire & Rescue 7: The Cake Stage and CUVA Cakes

Today, on the last of our F & R series –  I share with you how I created a PLANES Fire & Rescue-themed ‘cake stage’ . Dose # 62-68- Fire & … Continue reading

March 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 67: Fire & Rescue 6: The Goodie Bag

Today, cool ideas to inspire you as you prepare goodie bags for your kid’s Planes Fire & Rescue-themed party… Dose # 62-68- Fire & Rescue Learning Excursions and Party Theme Dose … Continue reading

March 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 66: Fire & Rescue 5: The Party Shirt

Today, we take to the skies with Disney’s PLANES Fire & Rescue. When we started this series, I mentioned to you that my son has been fascinated by everything F & R for … Continue reading

March 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 65: Fire & Rescue 4: Little Firefighter Portrait (a sticker activity)

Today, a Fire & Rescue themed sticker activity for preschools or parties… Dose # 62-68- Fire & Rescue Learning Excursions and Party Theme Dose #65: Fire & Rescue 4: Little Firefighter Portrait … Continue reading

March 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 61: PENCILS 7 – Federico Uribe’s Pencils & Ties Sculptures

Today, we come to the last part of our PENCILS series with mind-blowing art that starts with an assembly of coloured pencils and the direction of a genius – Federico Uribe! … Continue reading

March 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 59: PENCILS 5 – DIY Colored Pencil Ring

Today, with this DIY by Peter Brown – you can have your pencils and wear them too! Dose # 55-61- PENCILS Dose #59: PENCILS 5- DIY Colored Pencil Ring The Idea: gluing … Continue reading

February 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 58: PENCILS 4 – Maestre’s Prickly Art

Today, coloured pencils take a different role – a sculpture medium used to mimic organic shapes in nature. Dose # 55-61- PENCILS Dose #58: PENCILS 4- Jennifer Maestre’s Prickly Art The Idea: using … Continue reading

February 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 57: PENCILS 3- Sawaya’s Lego Pencil

Today, a giant pencil with an even bigger message… Dose # 55-61- PENCILS Dose #57: PENCILS 3- LEGO Pencil by lawyer-turned-brick artist – Nathan Sawaya The Idea: artist uses bricks to create a sculpture … Continue reading

February 26, 2015 · Leave a comment