Finding Beauty Wherever You Are

I often say that childhood is not a stage of life but a quality of the human experience.  Walking with a gaggle of children on our studio wanderings I am often struck when they notice things adults regularly overlook.



Children see the world like poets, artists and scientists.



They bend to examine dew drops collected on the silky tendrils of a spiders web and marvel over a particularly interesting weed.  They gasp with delight as a crane, working several streets down, arcs its heavy load above tall buildings.  My years of working alongside them has cultivated an inward capacity to wonder.  I have benefited from their eyes and hearts more than words can say.



This little video clip is a reminder for all of us to linger in the ordinary beauty, wherever we are.

Dirt + Water = MUD by Amy

Our resident mud specialist shares her love of MUD!!!! Amy and I have worked together for many years to cultivate a love of mess-making and tactile inquiry in the hearts, minds and senses of the children.  This video is a beautiful testament to that LOVE.

EARTHMOVERS by Amy

OOOOOOO all you truck lovers out there are gonna LOOOOOVE this video Amy created on site in Crestone, Colorado!

Rock Tree and Rocks with Amy

Amy shares some ROCK love with the children!!!

A beautiful and quiet journey into food.

Deer Medicine and Loving Kindness

I am so excited to share this video with all of you!!!  This is the first video collaboration with the children, since learning this new medium, which makes me absolutely JOYFUL!  I hope to do more in the weeks ahead!  In the meantime I hope you enjoy this wonderful foray into the natural world and deer medicine story as much as I did!

webworms and butterflies

Spring is springing up everywhere! And this video is here to celebrate with a few nature clips, an art activity and even a butterfly song! Enjoy creating and exploring!

mark making

This is a fun way to gather supplies from the world around you and turn them into mark making tools!

I used Sumi ink and rice paper but you can use what you have!!!

Enjoy!

Make Your Own Mountain Art Kit

Click on this link for a tour of wildflowers and an easy tutorial to create a Mountain Art Kit for the whole family to enjoy!!!

Stay Curious and indulge in wonder,
Your Studio Teacher, Angelina

For exploration ideas, here are a few easy hiking recommendations for the whole family to enjoy:

• Lair O' the Bear
• Apex Hike (with young children take the creekside path)
• White Mountain Ranch

Postcard Creations

The Postcards have started coming in!!! Woohoo! Here are some easy postcard inspirations to get you started. If you choose to play, remember to write your answer to the question, "What's the best part of being a child?" on your postcard before sending it to me at:
Art with Angelina

7230 W. 31st Place

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

And you will receive one in return!

Yay!!!