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.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Artists' Portraits & Self-Portraits

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Berthe Morisot with a bouquet of violets (1872), Manet Self-Portrait (1885), Morisot French painter, Berthe  Morisot  was a young subject ...
Sunday, January 11, 2026

Museums of Spain

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Las Meninas (1656), Velázquez I'm anxious to explore Madrid and Barcelona, Spain for the architecture, history, scenery, and of course ...
Sunday, January 4, 2026

Pet Portraits

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Jeju , the Korean village dog Bodhi , the 7-month-old kitten This post is inspired by the mini animal portraits I painted on wooden cookies ...
Sunday, December 14, 2025

Still Life with Puppies, etc.

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Still Life with Three Puppies (1888), Gauguin This post is inspired by one of Paul Gauguin 's lesser-known paintings, entitled "Sti...
Sunday, November 2, 2025

2025 Pumpkins, Etc.

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M's Logo 2025 M's Trident 2025 This year's pumpkin carving party with the family was cancelled due to a power outage. Prior to...
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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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