Book Page Pets

LOST & FOUND

Upcycled Book 
Page Pets!

New life for an old book!

Our kindergarten 

smallSHOP artists 

made their own adorable pets

using discarded book pages, 

found paper and imagination!

We learned how to plan a collage 

and 

build an animal from shapes.

We practiced cutting skills 

and 

added lots of details to make 

our pets extra special.

And we realized that inspiring art making

materials can be found all around us!

What else can you create 

from recycled materials?

Have fun!

always,

smallSHOP

MASTERING THE MASTERPIECE

VAN GOGH

smallSHOP takes on a masterpiece

This spring, smallSHOP 

worked with the team at Bugaboo 

and created mini masterpieces.  

Inspired by Van Gogh's Almond Blossom painting 

they painted with Van Gogh's technique and their own creativity. 

We were so inspired we decided to continue 

the fun with our kid's classes!

These beauties were painted by 9 and 10 year old artists:

We love the thick paint and loose brushwork

paired with Van Gogh's careful cross contouring. 

It's a treat to see how every artist 

puts their own spin on the master!

Keep Creating!

always,

smallSHOP

Mixed Media Abstraction

Adorable Abstraction

6 year old smallSHOP artists explored abstraction

with amazing results!

We layered overlapping geometric shapes

and used repetition to create rhythm in our artwork.

We made thoughtful color choices

using layers of gouache, watercolor pencils and paint pens.

We carved a pattern into round pieces of scratch foam

and added a layer of printmaking.

We let our paint drip and our prints be imperfect.

Instead of sticking to a plan, 

we let the artwork tell us where to go next.

Exploring different materials 

and embracing the "happy accident" 

creates a playful, experimental environment 

where these young artists shine.

We love the vivid, rhythmic energy of these pieces 

and we're so inspired by our little artist's

 adventurous art making.

Have a creative day!

always,

smallSHOP

Robot Invasion!

ROBOT INVASION!

Adorable mixed media robots 
have been spotted all over 
the greater Los Angeles area

Be on the lookout for friendly, colorful robots

with layers of painted stripes and patterns...

 ... and customized sparkly buttons, bolts, gears and read out screens!

4 - 6 year old smallSHOP artists designed and built 

these incredible robotic creations.

First, we assembled and painted wooden blocks:

Then we taped and painted our robot's designs 

and 

added mixed media pieces 

to bring our mini machines to life!

We studied our sculptural robots

and learned to draw and stack 3D shapes

to create a portrait of our robot in motion!

We had a blast putting our imagination 

and 

art skills to work.

Have fun and keep creating!

always,

smallSHOP

Weighted Line Drawings

LET IT SAG

Can you give a drawing the illusion of weight

simply by bending your lines?

smallSHOP artists explore the possibilities of line

in this playful drawing exercise.

First, we drew a cute critter ...

... Then used line to make him a cozy, bouncy bed.

It's enough to make you want to 

curl up

and 

sink in

to a pretty, 

pillowy line.

Keep Creating!

always,

smallSHOP

Bicycle Balance Drawings

I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE

A surreal still life drawing 
stacked sky high!

smallSHOP Artists tackled a bicycle balance 
challenge with AMAZING results!

First, we put our drawing skills to the test

by rendering a realistic bicycle.

Each artist customized their bike

by stacking favorite personal items on top.

They've mastered a technical mechanical drawing,

added a dash of whimsey and color creating 

an impressively playful composition 

all their own!

Bravo to our incredible young artists!

We also played with watercolor pencils 

to try another version of the 

brilliant bikes.

We're ready to pack a picnic and hit the road

with our amazing smallSHOP artists.

Have a creative day!

always,

smallSHOP