On Impressionism
by Charles Cramer and Kim Grant
Explore: Watercolor
Watercolors are water-based paints that have a dream-like appearnce and have become very popular lately. They tend to show up lighter than other types of paint, in fact, white does not use white to lighten colors. All you have to do is just add a little water. One interesting fact about watercolors is that they…
Series Spotlight: Lost Art Mysteries
Lost Art Mysteries is a fast-action thriller series written by Deron R. Hicks. The feature that makes this series is digitally interactive! There are QR codes printed inside the book, so you can see the art that is featured in the story! If you love chasing clues and solving mysteries – then this series is…
Explore ORIGAMI
Origami, also known as paper folding, is an art that has been practiced for a very long time. The Japanese word “origami” is actually made from two parts, “oru,” which means “to fold,” and ” kami,” which means paper. A person who practices origami are called “folders.” There are many different styles of origami that…
Hot Off The Press #1121
Leaves are falling and its getting chilly! Take some “me time” and learn something new! Take a look at some of the books we are super excited about this month. Interested in reserving a title? Simply click on the title to be redirected to our online catalog Drawing secrets revealed : basics by Parks, Sarah Artist extraordinaire…
Adult | Education | Humanities
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Beata Beatrix (Rebecca Jeffrey Easby)
“Beata Beatrix is one of many portraits of beautiful women painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the last two decades of his life. During this time, Rossetti created many pictures of his favorite models luxuriously dressed in Renaissance-looking costumes and jewelry, often without the story or content associated with his earlier paintings, such as Ecce Ancilla Domini.” (R. J. Easby)