The world of art history is filled with fascinating stories and as such, we hope to highlight the luminaries through history who have shaped and shifted the arts as we know them. From explorations of well-known names to profiles of brilliant creators lesser-remembered by history, our goal is always to inspire by way of educating. Take a look around and discover the stories and styles of some of our favorite A-L-P artists through the ages.
Creative Play: Exploring Shapes and Colors insp...
Sonia Delaunay (1889-1979), was a Ukrainian-born French artist who spent most of her career in Paris. Delaunay was known for her vivid use of color and her bold, abstract patterns,...
Creative Play: Color Grids inspired by Stanley ...
Stanley Whitney (b. 1946) is an American painter most known for his vibrant abstract grid paintings. Drawing inspiration from sources ranging from artist Piet Mondrian to quilt-making, Stanley creates richly...
Warm Color Explorations
Recommended creative playtime: 10-20 minutes; 30+ minutes (you can spend as little or much time on this as you have to spare) Skill Level: All (it’s always all skill levels!)...
Cool Color Explorations
Recommended creative playtime: 10-20 minutes; 30+ minutes (you can spend as little or much time on this as you have to spare) Skill Level: All (it’s always all skill levels!)...
Watercolor Explorations
The ways to experiment with watercolor are endless. Here are just a few ways to play with watercolor, creating unique textures and effects along the way. Water blooms Lay down...
Creative Play: Checkerboard Dreams
Simply draw a series of gridded lines to make several squares (like a checkerboard), and fill the squares with oil pastels, collage papers, marker, watercolor - whatever you have to...