So we've moved on to Vincent Van Gogh.

What a sad life, huh? His father was a minister and he tried to live a life according to the Gospel -- VAn Gogh actually gave away all his possesions, just like Christ said to in His Word. That was not well received, however. He then lead a poverished life -- even while creating such masterpieces. In his lifetime, no one 'knew' him -- it was in his death ( from suicide ) that he became known. He did all his paintings in a matter of 10 years......amazing. But oh how we know all that matters none in the end......

'A Starry Night' ~ Van Gogh, 1889

At first the kids were not too thrilled about this new artist. As we began discussing it though, that changed. They noticed the difference between Mary Cassatt and Van Gogh right away. Here are some of the points from the kids:

• lots of lines, curved
• used his imagination ( they thought Cassatt did not )
• dark, dreary, sad -- emotionally
• looks like more fun to paint than Cassatt's

We all enjoyed this one ~ recreations:

Kaden choose to draw his

Jayda's

Mine, I've been holding out on showing my recreations, but I've been having fun too!