THE LOCAL COLOR PROJECT
Original Works to Create Connection
LET’S MAKE SOME ART TOGETHER!
At ArtsConnect, we’ve been looking for ways to support artists of all disciplines, so we have invited artists to send us original works of art for use by those of you who would like to download them. So far, we have received coloring sheets and some poetry, but we hope that the works of art will keep on coming.
Below, you will find a link to a page for each artist’s work. These works are FREE to download but we encourage you to make a donation directly to the artists whose work you are enjoying.
Print it, paint it, read it, play it… and enjoy your beautiful work of art. If you can, take a minute to share your work of art with us. You can send photos to Sarah at sarah@artstopeka.org or use #localcolortopeka on Instagram or Facebook. Thank you for being a part of this, and please check back often to see what’s new!
Poetry readings and musical composition by James Henry for your listening pleasure. Want to ask James to read something special? He takes requests!
Pencil sketches of our fishy friends by Mike Henry - plenty of personality!
Art student Sharon Avery started making these zen doodle cards for families who have lost someone to gun violence as a project for Moms Demand Action.
Prince Ollie (the Syrian hamster) and artist Elysia Holland-Kyzer invite you to join in the fun with these Inktober 2019 masterpieces.
Templates of posters new and old by Lawrence-based muralist Dave Loewenstein.
Get ready for these digitized watercolor paintings of calla lillies and sunflowers by Topeka-based artist Barbara Waterman-Peters.
Check out these excellent animal mashups by Olathe-based artist Shanon Fouquet. Print your own for coloring or painting at home!
Line drawings for painting or coloring by Topeka painter, muralist and tattoist extraordinaire, Jennifer Bohlander.
Check out this inspiring poetry from Dennis Etzel, Jr. If you want to read more of his poetry, you should buy a copy of his new book, “Everything is Ephemera” or watch his book release video. You’ll find links to both on this page.