“Me? Teach art? I don’t even know how to draw!!” Many of us started there. We felt a total lack of confidence in teaching art. We wanted to give our c...
ACTA 66- All About Art Events
Art Events’ is the umbrella term I’ve given to in-person events where we create art. This includes painting parties, art camps, and art classes. We’v...
ACTA 65- Special Episode: The Incarnation of Christ
The birth and incarnation of Christ are often featured in great works of art- but what is the significance of the incarnation for Christians? In this...
ACTA 64- Picking out Art Supplies
Whether you're buying yourself art supplies, picking out supplies for your classroom, or purchasing a gift for a fellow artist, here are some tips on ...
ACTA 63- Art Projects for Making Gifts
Deanna and I are chatting about our favorite art projects that make nice handmade gifts. We hope you'll try one or more of these! Full Show Notes with...
ACTA 62- Why Study Vincent Van Gogh?
Vincent van Gogh is one of the best-known artists of all time. He's known for his unique style and strangely beautiful works and art, but also for his...
ACTA 61- Why Study Berthe Morisot?
Images and Full Show Notes: https://ridgelightranch.com/why-study-berthe-morisot-podcast-61/ — Visit RidgeLightRanch.com for Easy, No-Prep Art Lesson ...
ACTA 60- Why Study Claude Monet?
Monet is probably the most famous Impressionist and he's known for his beautiful depictions nature, particularly waterlilies. Full Show Notes with pho...
ACTA 59- Why Study Edgar Degas?
This unusual Impressionist didn't enjoy plein-air painting (painting outside) or the airy natural light. Instead, he sketched and then returned to his...
ACTA 58- Gainsborough- England's Portrait and Landscape Painter
Thomas Gainsborough ( 1727-1788) was a life-long painter who loved creating magnificent landscapes but found they didn't sell well. Instead, he paid t...