Join Payton and learn the basics of color theory in addition to how to incorporate contrast in artwork using color. For this activity, you will need paper, a pencil, and some means of applying color, whether it be colored pencils, soft pastels, oil pastels, etc.  As always, if you don’t have everything on this list, don’t worry – feel free to be creative and find substitutions for any supplies you may not have on hand.

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Join Payton and create an entirely different type of self-portrait! Draw a silhouette of yourself in profile and then fill that shape with illustrations of your favorite hobbies, memories, and things that you feel define you.  For this activity, you will need a pencil, paper, eraser, black ink pen, and either colored pencils, markers, or crayons. As always, if you don’t have everything on this list, don’t worry – feel free to be creative and find substitutions for any supplies you may not have on hand.

Join Payton and discover the history of abstract art and learn ways to understand, appreciate, and evaluate non-representational works of art! For this activity you will need either oil pastels, soft pastels, or acrylic paint.  As always, if you don’t have everything on this list, don’t worry – feel free to be creative and find substitutions for any supplies you may not have on hand.

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Join Payton and create a summertime sunglasses drawing with a skewed bug’s eye perspective. For this activity, you will need a pencil, paper, eraser, black ink pen, and either colored pencils or crayons. As always, if you don’t have everything on this list, don’t worry – feel free to be creative and find substitutions for any supplies you may not have on hand.

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Make a beautiful piece of art with Colin and the Gang by cutting out different shapes and using different watercolors. Here's all you need:

1. White paper (a few sheets)
2. Watercolors and paintbrushes (or crayons & markers instead)
3. Scissors!
4. Gluesticks or regular glue

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Heidi, Nancy, and Lucy host another Crafty Chat!  For episode #9, join us for a chat about Creative Bug, a database you can access for free with your AADL library card.

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Links from the episode:

It's the world famous World Famous Trivia Special Congratulatory Video for Virtual Game 1!

Join your host Christian for the BIG REVEAL of Game 1's Top 10 teams!

If you'd still like to play Game 1, follow these links:

Round 1: https://youtu.be/gLPWqLt7mjA

Round 2: https://youtu.be/u2LC4K7zUs4

Have a word at: worldfamoustrivia@aadl.org

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It's the world famous World Famous Trivia Special Congratulatory Video for Virtual Game 2!

Join your host Christian for the BIG REVEAL of Game 2's Top 10 teams!

If you'd still like to play Game 2, follow these links:

Round 1: https://youtu.be/gLPWqLt7mjA

Round 2: https://youtu.be/u2LC4K7zUs4

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Join Payton and learn about famous impressionist artists and the techniques they used to make art. For this activity, you will need pastels, paper, acrylic paint, a paintbrush, a cup of water to rinse your brush in, and a paper towel or rag. As always, if you don’t have everything on this list, don’t worry – feel free to be creative and find substitutions for any supplies you may not have on hand.

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Join Payton and design a stunningly vibrant spring leaf color wheel. Learn all about tints and shades. For this activity, you will need a pencil, paper, eraser, black ink pen, and either colored pencils or crayons. As always, if you don’t have everything on this list, don’t worry – feel free to be creative and find substitutions for any supplies you may not have on hand.

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