According to Special Days in September ( https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/08/23/special-days-in-september-2016/ ), September 7, 1860 is the birth date of Grandma Moses.  A couple of Septembers ago we learned about her and enjoyed her art.  This year we have decided to further that study.  Below are the online resources we’ll be using as we learn about this fascinating and talented lady and practice some pre-painting drawing.

Biography with printable word puzzles and tests  http://gardenofpraise.com/art43.htm

Biography and Artwork video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9J5S2jCPo

Read along Grandma Moses   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf3Abv5xxKA

Printable Artist Notebooking Page  http://notebookingfairy.com/2011/11/artist-notebooking-page/

Google image search has the best collection of artwork!   https://www.google.com/search?q=grandma+moses+online+gallery&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjf0_SHq_3OAhUGGh4KHZFhBNAQ_AUICCgB&biw=1252&bih=604

Step by step Learn to Draw :

• Sky and Landscapes  http://www.happyfamilyart.com/art-lessons/learn-to-draw/color-pencil-landscape-drawing/
• Trees  http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/learn-to-draw-trees
• Houses  http://www.drawinghowtodraw.com/stepbystepdrawinglessons/2011/04/how-to-draw-houses-step-by-step-drawing-tutorial-with-this-easy-technique/
• Country Church  http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/drawing/how-to-draw-a-country-church.htm
• Barn  http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/drawing/how-to-draw-a-barn-and-pond.htm
• Farm Animals  http://my-how-to-draw.com/how-to-draw-horses.html

Tips to help with introducing painting, and preparing work space for painting   http://www.ecokidsart.com/basic-tips-how-to-teach-or-introduce-painting-to-children-for-the-first-time/

And a “how to” explanation  from Grandma Moses herself!

And check with your local library.  Ours has these!

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