DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

Christmas Crafts 5: Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments

We continue with our feature on Christmas Crafts. Today we make ornaments using some materials and components that you most likely already have at home. From popsicle sticks to felt/fabric … Continue reading

November 29, 2012 · Leave a comment

Christmas Crafts 4: Make Your Own Christmas Tree

We continue with our feature on Christmas Crafts. Today we look into ‘cool’ Christmas trees. You can use just about anything to make your tree this year- from salvaged wood … Continue reading

November 29, 2012 · Leave a comment

Christmas Crafts 3: Make Your Own Christmas Cards

One of my favourite things to do during the Christmas season is making my own Christmas cards and sending them to family and friends near and far. It is such … Continue reading

November 28, 2012 · Leave a comment

Christmas Crafts 2: Make Your Own Christmas Wreath

We continue our feature on Christmas Crafts with homemade wreaths  using old CDs and used plastic bags. Thanks to Craft Central Station and Girl with Beads for such clever Christmas … Continue reading

November 27, 2012 · Leave a comment

Christmas Crafts 1: Make Your Own Christmas Star

Christmas is just around the corner. I’m sure there are many folks out there- especially parents and teachers – looking for Christmas Crafts to make with their children and students … Continue reading

November 26, 2012 · Leave a comment

Living Lanterns (6) – How to Make a Lantern

It’s craft day at Daily Dose of Art! Today we will learn how to make Chinese Red Lanterns. It requires the simplest of materials-paper cups. And the best part is … Continue reading

September 28, 2012 · Leave a comment

Living Lanterns (4) – Lantern Festival Paintings

Today we look into art inspired by the Lantern Festival. Color, celebration, community! Lantern Festival Artist: Qiu Jianguo Gouache on rice paper Buy from folkartchina.com Lantern Festival is on the 15th … Continue reading

September 26, 2012 · Leave a comment

The Art & & Science of ROBOTICS (3) – Dance-a-lot ROBOT

One of the things I thank robots for is getting my two-year old son to learn new dance steps. I am talking about a particular robot on Disney Junior named … Continue reading

July 18, 2012 · Leave a comment

Mandala Inspirations (6) – Wings & Natural Elements

During a recent visit to my hometown, I discovered that most of my family have a new found passion for making mandalas. My family is always looking for new adventures … Continue reading

March 23, 2012 · Leave a comment

Mandala Inspirations (3) – Mini Mandala Designer

During a recent visit to my hometown, I discovered that most of my family have a new found passion for making mandalas. My family is always looking for new adventures … Continue reading

March 20, 2012 · Leave a comment