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PHOTO GALLERY: "Follow That Line!" art camp


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 8, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: "Follow That Line!" art camp
Charlotte Smith shows the class how to blow through the straw lightly in order to make the paint look like tree limbs Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Charlotte Smith shows the class how to blow through the straw lightly in order to make the paint look like tree limbs Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
A student blows on the wet paint to create tree branches and limbs.
A student blows on the wet paint to create tree branches and limbs.
The class works on creating their tree paintings on the final day of class Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
The class works on creating their tree paintings on the final day of class Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Isabella Thomsen, 9, blows through a straw to make tree limbs Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Isabella Thomsen, 9, blows through a straw to make tree limbs Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Isabella Thomsen, 9, Anna Parish, 9, and Alexis Seyer, 10, work on creating their tree paintings with their water colors, paint brushes and by blowing through a straw.
Isabella Thomsen, 9, Anna Parish, 9, and Alexis Seyer, 10, work on creating their tree paintings with their water colors, paint brushes and by blowing through a straw.
The class gathers around a table to watch their instructor, Charlotte Smith, teach them how to do the next art project Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
The class gathers around a table to watch their instructor, Charlotte Smith, teach them how to do the next art project Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Alexis Seyer, 10, shows off her star string art project that she made earlier in the week.
Alexis Seyer, 10, shows off her star string art project that she made earlier in the week.
Charlotte Smith gives some guidance to Leandra Ellerin, 13, Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Charlotte Smith gives some guidance to Leandra Ellerin, 13, Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Seven girls were instructed by Charlotte Smith during the “Follow That Line” summer camp Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Seven girls were instructed by Charlotte Smith during the “Follow That Line” summer camp Friday, July 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.
Sarah Andrews, 7, blows through a straw to make firework looking splotches on her canvas.
Sarah Andrews, 7, blows through a straw to make firework looking splotches on her canvas.
Charlotte Smith poses with her students on the last day of class.
Charlotte Smith poses with her students on the last day of class.

 

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