Tag: Aimee Olsen Cox
Art Smart: Creating silhouettes
Nearly everyone has headed back to school and academics in one way or another by now. Parents sending their children to public and private...
Art Smart: Sidewalk chalk paint
Summer is passing us in a blur of swimming suits, flip flops, bicycles, and sunshine. I wish we could live in a land of eternal...
Art Smart: Wildflower art
This past week, I was able to take my kids up to Cedar Breaks National Monument. It’s the perfect time of year for this...
Art Smart: Play dough fun
Every time I try to decide on a project for the next article, I feel a little overwhelmed. The options are practically endless. Children...
Art Smart: Clean painting
I've mentioned previously that I absolutely love summer. That still stands. However, there are drawbacks. The biggest drawback around these parts is the perpetual...
Art Smart: Symmetrical Butterfly Art
Summertime is my favorite time of the year. Every single day is spent outside. There is a beautiful path near our home that takes...
Mosaics and process art
I am certain you have all seen or created bean mosaics at some point in your life. They are inexpensive, so schools all over...
The Independent: continuing to grow and challenge ourselves for you
Three months ago, I took the reins as managing editor of The Independent. Anytime a publication changes editors, more changes are sure to follow....
Art Smart: Picture partners
We recently celebrated a birthday in our home. You know what that means, don’t you? It means we had a birthday party. Some parents...
Art Smart: Vincent van Gogh melted crayon art
The world recently celebrated Vincent van Gogh’s birthday on March 30. He is one of the world’s greatest painters. I couldn’t resist the opportunity...