~ Vincent van Gogh The fall season is here, and the sunflowers in our Original Works Community Garden are in full bloom. While admiring these gorgeous giants, I was reminded of the above van Gogh quote “Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more.” This week […]
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“Let nature be your teacher…” ~ William Wordsworth Materials found in nature present opportunities to try some fun art projects from things that are found outdoors. Soak up some warm summer rays before the days turn cold and the snow falls. So, let’s go on a nature walk to find some natural materials! Armed with
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~ Vivian Greene It is a rainy day here in Upstate New York, and what better way to enjoy the weather but with a rainy day art project! This is a simple one that you can do from start to finish in just a few minutes. Here is the process: First, gather your supplies. The
~ Zig Zigler This week we are continuing to explore our outdoor art series. The project for the week changed a few times along the way due to various challenges I encountered, but in the end, we were set to showcase bubble painting. I gathered all of our supplies … Next, we mixed a variety
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~ John Irving Summer is in full swing, and if your family is anything like mine, you have been soaking up as many hot and lazy days as you can before the cold weather returns. Right about now, your kids have been home from school for a month or more, have ridden their bikes, gone
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~ William Ruckelshaus This week we celebrated World Environment Day. This special day was created in 1972 as a way to bring about environmental awareness on a global level. Each year, the United Nations selects a theme for World Environment Day (WED). The theme this year was Think.Eat.Save. It was designed as a way to
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~ Unknown Sunday is Mother’s Day! For all that our mothers do for us, it is important to take time on this special day to celebrate our moms. If your child is still looking for that perfect gift to give to mom or grandma on Sunday, consider some of the following creative ideas: Better Homes
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~ Henry Ward Beecher (1813 – 1887) This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. This holiday is celebrated in various areas throughout Mexico, and across the United States it serves as a way to reflect on Mexican heritage and culture. In
~ Steve Jobs One of the most exciting, and potentially rewarding tasks we undertake at Original Works every year, is developing new products. The process typically starts 12-18 months ahead of a final product release, and begins with brainstorming sessions, where no idea is too far fetched. Then, through an ongoing process of discussion and
~ Unknown In the past few weeks we have highlighted different aspects of Youth Art Month. We discussed the history and offered a few project ideas to help jump start your creativity. By now you hopefully have a growing stack of artistic creations, and you might be wondering how best to display your artwork. This
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