U Ken Do Art

Everyone can do art. By that, I mean that anyone can learn to express themselves visually. Of course, this takes some encouragement along with a judgment-free environment. I have received encouragement over the years and am here to give some back. I want to share my favorite experiences in art, trips to art museums, lesson plans, and projects from classes I've taught. Even if you don't do art on a regular basis, you can still appreciate it and learn how to talk about it with others.

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Boats in Art History

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Breezing Up (A Fair Wind) (1873-76), Homer S eptember marks the end of Summer, boating season , near end of major league baseball, the star...
Friday, September 5, 2025

Farmhouses in Watercolor and Oil

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Corman Farmhouse (1976), Corman I'm inspired to write about buildings rendered in watercolor after my brother sent this painting of a f...
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Tigers and Other Wildcats in Art

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  by Mary-Ann Carlson My longtime friend, Mary-Ann Carlson is an accomplished watercolorist. Recently, I caught up with her and she gifted m...
Saturday, June 21, 2025

My Favorite Mountain Landscapes

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Lower Yellowstone Falls (1881), Albert Bierstadt I seem to gravitate toward landscapes, both paintings and photographs. In March 2020, I pos...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Pattern and Repetition in Art

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I'm inspired by the paisley and floral pattern in my wife's checkbook cover by designer Vera Bradley. Repetition of line, shape or c...
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UKenDoArt
I am a retired software engineer who is passionate about the visual arts. I continue to share this passion by teaching in elementary schools and at senior centers. I believe that anyone can be an artist. Art is the perfect integrator of other subjects and it's a shame that it is being removed from school curriculum.
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