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Thursday, March 4, 2010

stART ~ Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy

Welcome to stART! I hope that you will enjoy our story and art project and maybe even share your own too! The linky will be open all week.

Danny the DragonThis week we read Danny The Dragon Meets Jimmy, by Tina Turbin.  We were fortunate enough to receive this book from the author to do a book review.   This is a cute story about a dragon and his little side kick Skipper.   He meets a little boy and has a ton of fun hanging out with his family.   We also received a copy of the audio book DREAMS which had a reading of the story and then some beautifully composed classical pieces.

For Emily’s project this week I thought it would be fun to do some water color painting while listening to the classical songs on the DREAMS cd that went along with the Danny the Dragon Book.  Emily loved painting while listening to the music and I can’t wait to try this again!!

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Taking a break from her masterpiece for a picture!!

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Her Danny the Dragon inspired watercolor masterpiece.

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17 comments:

  1. JennyMarch 04, 2010

    Emily looks like she is having so much fun!

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  2. sbswtpMarch 04, 2010

    What a great Masterpiece!!

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  3. StacyMarch 04, 2010

    This came out so pretty! She did a wonderful job!

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  4. TiciaMarch 04, 2010

    You know I've seen this activity (painting while listening to classical music) recommended so many times, why haven't I done it yet? Really?
    Her artwork turned out gorgeous.

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  5. Mama to 5March 04, 2010

    Emily did a great job - love the colors! :)

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  6. UnknownMarch 04, 2010

    She IS a good painter, especially if you don't have to cover the table before she gets to work!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 04, 2010

    So pretty! I love the idea of listening to music while painting or doing crafts :-)

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  8. Christy KilloranMarch 04, 2010

    This sounds like a book that my children will enjoy. I have meant to have the kids paint while listening to music too. I just keep forgetting.

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  9. Fun Frugal MommyMarch 04, 2010

    What a fun idea. I think I will do story and art next week.

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  10. Little Family FunMarch 04, 2010

    We just linked to your smores bars recipe today! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
    Linda

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  11. Natalie PlanetSmartyMarch 04, 2010

    Love the masterpiece. Where did you find water colors that produce vibrant colors? Ours only manage barely visible blobs.

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  12. MichelleMarch 04, 2010

    She received these as a gift and really enjoyed painting with it. I gave her a bigger brush that I already had in our brush collection which I think really helped. Here is the link to the set we have

    http://www.elmers.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?item=638&sectionid=55&catid=22

    I am hoping to test out some other brands since Emily is really enjoying watercolors. I will let you know how they go :0)

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  13. An Almost Unschooling MomMarch 04, 2010

    Her artwork is lovely - what a good idea add the inspiration of music to the process.

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  14. melaniet42March 04, 2010

    What a beautiful masterpiece!

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  15. Brimful CuriositiesMarch 04, 2010

    What wonderful use of color. We'll have to check out the Elmers set. My daughter likes using watercolor pencils.

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  16. JannieMarch 05, 2010

    I just found your blog through littlefamilyfun - so excited to use your great ideas! Thank you!!

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  17. EliseMarch 06, 2010

    What a beautiful picture of Emily and her gorgeous artwork. Sometimes we draw while listening to music. When the music gets louder, or faster, Savvy will say "crazy drawing" and do big swirls and a chaotic style of drawing. When the music is mellow and slow, Savvy will draw long up and down strokes slooowly.

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