After meeting the Online for so many weeks, even years; we finally had a meet up at the Southampton City Gallery.
Author Archives: Veronica Williams
Drawing Prompts – May
Get inspired by May Drawing Prompts. One prompt for each week
Women Artists
Question time:How many Women Artists can you name?How many Male Artists you name? Growing up, I don’t think I could even name One women Artist, but I certainly witnessed Creativity expressed in the form of foods & fashion. I grew up in multi-cultural Singapore. My own cultural heritage is a fusion of cultures such thatContinueContinue reading “Women Artists”
Creativity – it’s certainly what makes us
A visit to the V&A refreshed, refuelled and renewed my vision for Home Ed Creatives. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in the new term.
Drawing Prompts – April
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, Spring is here. The bulbs are blooming! I am thankful for the pops of Yellow that are springing up. It reminds of me of the scotching sun I am used to – minus the heat. April seems to have many special days – Easter, Eid al-Fitr, EarthContinueContinue reading “Drawing Prompts – April”
Sketching in an Art Gallery
My sketch with the painting by Sir Matthew Smith (1879 -1959) – Dulcie (1915) at the Southampton City Art Gallery, UK Why sketch when we can easily make a digital record of paintings with the mobile phone? Why bother sketching when when we can easily look up a painting on the internet? Why even botherContinueContinue reading “Sketching in an Art Gallery”
Drawing Prompts – March
I suggest a way fun way to use the Daily Drawing Prompts as a means to do explore other Creative pieces through the Google Arts & Culture App.
Facilitating Creativity
I explore what it means to facilitate creativity and it’s significance in the lives of children today.
Staying Curious
Children are naturally curious. The challenge is ensuring they stay curious. I reflect on what how curiosity and creativity are connected.
The Creative Process
The painting Rain, Steam & Speed by JMW Turner (1775 – 1851) was on the first paintings I saw at the National Gallery, London over 20 years ago. It left a deep impression on me. I reflect on the Creative Process after viewing a larger selection of his paintings.