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Heidi Darr Hope talks about how much she has loved collecting objects since she was a child. She was really thrilled to start using objects from her collections in her art work.Reading - Information Text
Students gain understanding by applying reading strategies of monitoring, searching, confirming, cross-checking, rereading, and self-correcting.
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Collections & Inspirations | Artopia
Creating a Polish | Artopia
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Winston Wingo demonstrates his process for polishing a sculpture to get the finished look he desires.
Materials for Mosaic | Artopia
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Heidi Darr-Hope shows the materials and pieces she has gathered to create a mosaic.
Hope, a Snake and Writing | Artopia
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Heidi Darr-Hope explains how she took an old curiosity cabinet and transformed it into a shrine she called, Hope, a Snake and Writing.
Elizabeth Coker | S.C. Hall of Fame
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Elizabeth Boatwright Coker (1909-1993) was the author of nine historical romance novels. Born in Darlington, South Carolina, she was married to South Carolina industrialist James Lide Coker, III. She...
Adding Textures to Painting | Artopia
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Tonya Gregg explains how her painting process and exploring textures has evolved over the years.
Painting: Adding Techniques | Artopia
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Tonya Gregg explains the various techniques she uses to create a painting.
Tonya Gregg on Teaching Art | Artopia
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Tonya Gregg talks about how she has grown in her role as a fine arts teacher.
Aunt Jemima | Artopia
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Tonya Gregg wanted to do an Aunt Jemima series because she felt this painful image for many African Americans could be considered beautiful with a different presentation.