Learning about monks in the middle ages we also learned about calligraphy although Isabel, Miss Smarty Pants, claimed to already know everything about calligraphy. We learned that the very popular style of the first letter in a chapter being ornate, came from the monks. Here is Luke and Isabel's initials, but Sylvia became a frustrated artist and ripped hers to shreds.
There are a ton of Calligraphy instruction books for kids as well as calligraphy pens at craft stores. So if you have a child like my Isabel who likes to write and make things pretty, calligraphy is great for that.
We busted out our Halloween Crafts book. As you can see my copy is very old and beat up.
We made some great ghosts for our spooky chandelier. We are also planning on making the milk carton trick or treat bags once we drink four gallons, so....in a couple of days.
gremlins
Luke said that "one day" he wants to paint some ACEOs. He is always sketching cute, scary, or crazy little characters, it would be great if he had them all in ACEO form. Today I showed him how (or at least how I do it.) The girls joined in and it was so much fun to see all of their different styles. I was especially impressed with Sylvia listening and following instructions.
Sketching
painting
Sketching
Painting
Taping face
Painting
Here are their finished masterpieces!
