Shena Leonard: Messy Table, Creative House

My friend’s kiddos left their sidewalk chalk out in the rain and it created this cool, soggy chalk/paint that looks awesome! She said it was easy to work with too — I love when accidents create amazing art & art supplies! (= I have another friend whose daughter

I was going through scans from some of the Family Cookbook art we've done, and I came across this painting we did to use with a Buttercream Frosting recipe. Since it also happens to be a friend's birthday today, I decided to turn it into a fun Happy Birthday image to post on Facebook. (=

Happy Birthday!

July 21, 2016

Shena Leonard

Cooking With Kids, Creating With Kids, Desserts, Party Ideas, Yummy Stuff

I was going through scans from some of the Family Cookbook art we’ve done, and I came across this painting I did to use with a Buttercream Frosting recipe. Since it also happens to be a friend’s birthday today, I decided to turn it into a fun Happy Birthday image to

I did this Art Adventure Project, focusing on The Scream by Edward Munch, with second graders and it was so much FUN! Who doesn’t like creating art of themselves screaming, right!?!? All of their masterpieces turned out fantastically!! This Art Project is outlined for use in the Classroom, but it would also be fun a fun Art Project (for kids and adults) at home, or in a small group

Classroom (or home!) Art Adventure Project: The Scream

July 15, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Classroom Project, Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids

I did this Art Adventure, focusing on The Scream by Edward Munch, with the second graders and it was SO MUCH FUN! Who doesn’t like creating art of themselves screaming, right!?!? And, all of their masterpieces turned out fantastically!! I am going to detail how to do this

Post-It Note Art Challenge

July 5, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Creating With Kids, Family Fun

The boys and I are excited to launch our first-annual Post-It Note Art Challenge!! Below is the sheet with Participation Instructions. There are fabulous Creative Prompts for each week (chosen by Cabot, The Nerdy Artist) and there’s really no pressure. If you do something y

The little guy (age 7 here) saw an art piece hanging in the middle school and decided to come home and figure out how to make his own version. I love how creative this little guy is. (=

That Art Looks Cool – I’m going to figure out how to make something like it

June 28, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Creating With Kids, Family Fun

I just ran across this picture from a couple of years ago and had to share it. Cabot (age 7 here) saw an art piece hanging in the middle school office and decided to come home and figure out how to make his own version. I love how creative this little guy is. (=

Cabot(9) is making a video of himself creating some of his Monogram Art. We'll post it when it's ready.

Cabot’s Cool Monogram Art Video

June 22, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Creating With Kids, How to Videos

Cabot(9) made a video of himself creating some of his cool Monogram Art — actually, he did the art, and his big brother did the video editing. It’s a bit mesmerizing to watch. (= Check it out! (= Here’s a pic of him at work.

Cute (Chibi) Mickey Mouse Art by Cabot

June 18, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Creating With Kids

Cabot(9) has been into drawing cute little chibi characters lately. Here’s the Urban Dictionary’s definition of Chibi (just in case you are “un-cool” like me, and didn’t know what it meant). (= chibi It is an adjective that means small and/or

How to make the Perfect end-of-the-year (or anytime) Teacher Present! It’s small, cute (adorable, actually) and includes EVERY Child’s Favorite Thing about their school year. Each kid has a page with their photo, info and drawing. I have made this for my kids’ teachers the last 8 years and it’s always a big hit! (=

How To Make the Perfect Teacher Gift – “What I Like About School…” books made by the kids in class

May 7, 2016

Shena Leonard

Art Adventures, Books, Cool School Stuff, Creating With Kids, Gift Ideas

For the past 8 years I have been creating the PERFECT end-of-the-year Teacher Gift with my kids’ classes. I know, I know… nothing is perfect you say…. But, this present is pretty close! The teachers really love it! And why wouldn’t they? It’s adorable, it takes up very little