We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some
resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of
social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of
activities for you and your families every day at 1:00 pm. Watch for
weekend Boredom Busters on Saturday and/or Sunday. See which
ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on
any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom
of this blog.
Today's theme is Graphic Art!
What is digital art? Drawing, animation, illustration, calligraphy. It can also include abstract design, poster design, and even computer graphics! Let's check out some of these art styles!
Drawing: Drawing and illustration are closely related; drawing is often an exploratory form of visual art, whereas illustration is used to provide emphasis or accentuate content, usually text.
Learn how to Draw Princesses in 4 Easy Steps or how to Draw a Sea Shell! Once you have the basics, the only limit is your imagination!
Illustration: https://www.creativebloq.com/free-kids-drawing-lessons
Make your own Gregosaurus, or learn how to create your own Football Panda! Check out these illustration tips from a master, and soon you'll be creating your own wacky, fun characters!
Explore other illustrators to learn different styles and techniques:
Calligraphy: https://tinkerlab.com/introduce-kids-calligraphy/
Ideally, you should have a calligraphy pen to do actual calligraphy. But if you don't have one, don't worry. Check out the movements and artistry of creating calligraphy fonts, and practice with what you have. It will look beautiful!
Try composing a letter to a friend or a loved one in calligraphy!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in creating graphic art!
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
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If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
