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A Purr-fect Kind of Art
Animals have been the subject of many different types of art throughout the years. And perhaps only other than dogs, the most...
Tammi Henke
Jun 17, 2023


You CAN Have Your Cake . . .
Did you know that there are thousands and thousands of artworks that have been created throughout time about the simple subject matter of...
Tammi Henke
May 13, 2023


Spreading Peace & Love Through Art
Theses days, it seems we could all use a bit more peace and love. Not only on the home front--for our family and ourselves, but also on...
Tammi Henke
Apr 15, 2023


In the Paint(for Giannis, that is)
In basketball terms, "in the paint" refers to the area of a basketball court inside the lane lines from the baseline to the free-throw...
Tammi Henke
Mar 11, 2023


Generations of Art
The women of Gee's Bend are known for their unique and intricate hand sewn quilts, and these women, as well as their quilts, have earned...
Tammi Henke
Feb 11, 2023


Healing Through the Arts
Richard Casper, a United States Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient, knew he needed to heal himself somehow. In 2006, he was...
Tammi Henke
Jan 14, 2023


The Arts R 4 ALL of Us!!
Check out this amazing, hyper-realistic portrait drawn with pencil. Pretty incredible, right? Now, imagine having to draw it without...
Tammi Henke
Dec 10, 2022


Art & Basketball--a SLAM DUNK!
What do basketball and art have in common? Well, If you are a basketball fan like me, you will know that the season of shooting hoops is...
Tammi Henke
Nov 12, 2022


Who needs a paintbrush?!
Did you know that finger painting is not just for kids anymore? In fact, the artwork above, Deer Demure, was painted by Iris Scott, a...
Tammi Henke
Sep 15, 2022


The Art of the Vote
Irene Williams, Housetop, pieced "vote" quilt, Gee's Bend, circa 1975 The arts have often been used to showcase the value and importance,...
Tammi Henke
Aug 2, 2022


Over the Rainbow . . .
On June 16, 2022, we had to say goodbye to our beloved dog Apollo. Unknown and causing no symptoms, there was a tumor growing on his...
Tammi Henke
Jul 11, 2022


5 Female Artists You Probably Don't Know, But Should!
The idea for this post happened while reading an article about a famous female artist and realizing that I was not familiar with her...
Tammi Henke
Jun 15, 2022


Hey Madison, Get Your Brick On!
For this post, I've been working on some LEGO jokes. They've taken me a long time to put together! Hmmm, did you get it?? They've...
Tammi Henke
May 14, 2022


To doodle or not to doodle . . .
Did you know that doodling is good for you? Did you know that it benefits your brain, and can help increase your memory, productivity,...
Tammi Henke
Apr 18, 2022


A Painting For Peace
Sometimes, a piece of artwork comes along and it just resonates with people. Sometimes, it's the story behind the art itself, and...
Tammi Henke
Mar 17, 2022


A blast from the past . . .
Guess what’s back and in a really BIG way? Remember all those great crafts from the past? Like latch hooking? And macrame? And of...
Tammi Henke
Mar 14, 2022


Celebrate Black History Month- with art!
One of my all-time, very favorite artists is Alma Thomas. She was a public school art teacher for over 35 years. The artworks that she...
Tammi Henke
Feb 10, 2022


A puzzle a day . . .
Are you a "puzzler?" If so, then maybe you're already aware that January is officially known as National Puzzle Month. And, that Jan 29...
Tammi Henke
Jan 14, 2022


Coloring books--they're not just for kids anymore!
Perhaps you've heard about the adult coloring book trend in recent years? If coloring was your thing when you were young, then this is...
Tammi Henke
Dec 15, 2021


Draw with Art For Kids Hub!
Have you heard about Art For Kids Hub yet?? If not, you should definitely check it out, especially if you have young children in your...
Tammi Henke
Nov 16, 2021


A season of thankfulness . . .
Now that all the trick or treatery and giving out of candy is done, we come upon a time of the fall season for a bit more thought and...
Tammi Henke
Nov 1, 2021


Pom poms-they're not just for hats anymore!
If you haven't heard, pom poms are definitely back, and by the looks of this particular piece of artwork, they're back in a REALLY BIG...
Tammi Henke
Oct 15, 2021


It's time for a "gourd" time!
Hey, it's pumpkin season! Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, even pumpkin flavored peanut butter. Did you know that every year,...
Tammi Henke
Oct 3, 2021


Fall is officially here!!
Today, September 22, 2021, is known as the autumnal equinox. Scientifically speaking, this means it is now officially the beginning of...
Tammi Henke
Sep 22, 2021
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