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O-riginal Art Activities: Abstract Drawing Inspired by Willie White

Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity explored abstract art through Willie White’s colorful drawings. Create an abstract drawing using color, line and shape. Willie White was born in 1910 in Natchez,…

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Celebrating Black History Month: Highlighting the Work of Sister Gertrude Morgan A Street Preacher Turned Visionary Folk Artist

In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting the work of Sister Gertrude Morgan, a former street preacher turned artist, poet and musician.  Morgan was born in Lafayette, Alabama…

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O-riginal Art Activities: Pattern Collage Inspired by Walter Anderson

Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity explored Walter Anderson’s love of nature and fascination with pattern. Create your own Walter Anderson inspired collage utilizing repetition. Mississippi artist, Walter Anderson, used seven motifs…

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