SMacs Art Blog

Mar 11, The Gristmill Near Forest Proper

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:29:33 GMT

People bring their corn here to have it ground into meal. Gracie likes to nap in the loft and Peabody lives nearby

Mar 11, Gracie and Peabody

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:28:59 GMT

Gracie and Peabody live in Forest Proper. They have many grand adventures together

Mar 11, Critterhome

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:54 GMT

Gracie's friend, Peabody, an Elf from Fern Village lives here

Mar 11, Ladybug Holiday

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:58 GMT

Every good Ladybug deserves a Holiday

Mar 11, Unicorn Sentry

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:29 GMT

He stands guard against the dangers that threaten Fern Village

Mar 7, Guest Artists contribute free Coloring Pages!

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:23:28 GMT

Guest Artists pop in for surprise visits to contribute Free Coloring Pages to coloring-pages-for-all-ages.com

Mar 7, Guest Artist Diane Wallace

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:07:12 GMT

Guest Artist Diane Wallace shares her unique perspective.

Feb 25, Pierrot Coloring Pages

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:36:15 GMT

Pierrot Coloring Pages are great for grown-up coloring!

Feb 22, Strength

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:40:07 GMT

I am 24 years old. I did it using Adobe Illustrator; Photoscape; and Paint.net.

Feb 22, Pacific Northwest Indian Art Coloring Pages

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:10:13 GMT

Pacific Northwest Indian art conveys a deep spiritual connection with Nature.

Feb 21, Easter Coloring Pages

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:48:24 GMT

Easter Coloring Pages are hopping with fluffy bunnies, wooly lambs, fuzzy chicks and downy ducks!

Feb 15, Advanced Coloring Pages

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:56:08 GMT

Advanced Coloring Pages unblock creativity and enhance self-expression. Not for kids only, these pages are also great for Grown-up Coloring!

Feb 14, Native Art Coloring Pages

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:13:14 GMT

Native Art Coloring Pages draws inspiration from the art of indigenous people from around the world.

Feb 8, Art Deco Coloring Pages

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:32:17 GMT

Art Deco Coloring Pages are great for Grown-up coloring!

Feb 7, The Fridge

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:16:53 GMT

Hang your art on "The Fridge" - the online art gallery for coloring-pages-for-all-ages.com!

Feb 7, Create Your Own Coloring Pages

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:21:09 GMT

Learn how to create your own coloring pages and share them with the world!

Feb 7, Kaleiscope

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:07:59 GMT

I love creating Kaleiscopes using Paint Shop Pro. They are fun and easy to do and I find myself spending a good hour trying different things with the design.

Feb 7, I am an artist that enjoys...other Artist's art work

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:07:36 GMT

You may be asking yourself...Why on earth would an Artist be coloring other artist's art work... It is really simple...I get tired coloring in my own

Feb 7, Thanks - I'm ADDICTED!

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:55:09 GMT

Ever since stumbling across your site, I have been addicted to colouring in your amazing pieces of artwork. I have so far completed an entire sketchbook,

Feb 7, Mazes for All Ages

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:22:20 GMT

Amazing Mazes to challenge and delight kids and adults.

Feb 6, Math Pages....Fun?

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:32:51 GMT

In Math my teacher gave out coloring sheets in 6th grade. They were of graceful linear cranes. Absolutely beautiful. It was Amazing! They really help

Feb 1, Surrealistic Coloring Pages

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:15:21 GMT

Enter the dreamworld of Surrealistic Coloring Pages. Reality takes a detour on these Coloring Pages for grown-ups.

Jan 30, Who got me started

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:56:47 GMT

Way back in 1982, I found myself in the hospital. My college roommate, and good friend, brought me a Garfield coloring book and a 48 pack of Crayolas.

Jan 30, Valentines Day Coloring Pages

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:06:01 GMT

Free Valentines Day Coloring Pages make it easy to share the love!

Jan 30, Geo Pets

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:03:04 GMT

Geo Pets is a fun way to present Geometry for Kids!

Jan 25, Abstract Coloring Pages

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:14:12 GMT

For something out of the ordinary try these Abstract Coloring Pages!

Jan 11, Free Kids Coloring Pages

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:40:35 GMT

Free Kids Coloring Pages for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Colorists!

Jan 2, Free Mandala Designs

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:59:52 GMT

Free Mandala Designs to print provided by Guest Artist, Bedo.

Jan 2, Intermediate Coloring Pages

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:08:09 GMT

These artist/teacher-created Intermediate Coloring Pages have lines of varying thickness, texture, patterns and intermingled coloring spaces. Fanciful, fun & FREE!

Jan 2, Fantasy Coloring Pages

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:01:00 GMT

Artist-created Fantasy Coloring Pages let your imagination run free!! Elves and fairies, pixies and gnomes cavort with unicorns, gryphons, and other fanciful creatures. For all ages.

Dec 26, Using Color

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:11:35 GMT

Learn about using color to enhance your coloring projects.

Dec 26, Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:01:04 GMT

Gather Together with Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Dec 26, Halloween Coloring Pages

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:58:16 GMT

Treat Yourself to Free Halloween Coloring Pages!

Dec 26, Christmas Coloring Pages

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:52:25 GMT

Free Christmas Coloring Pages to celebrate the season!

Dec 26, Guest Artist Rachel Pitler

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:40:05 GMT

Guest Artist Rachel Pitler pops in to contribute free coloring pages.

Dec 26, Pop Art Coloring Pages

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:16:54 GMT

Pop Art Coloring Pages feature fun images from popular culture to color.

Dec 26, Art Nouveau Coloring Pages

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:51:13 GMT

Beautifully decorative, Art Nouveau Coloring Pages beckon with flowing lines that celebrate Nature. Free Grown-up Coloring Pages!

Dec 26, Geometric Coloring Pages

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:24:01 GMT

Geometric Coloring Pages use basic shapes and lines to create interesting designs. Great for kids and adult coloring.

Dec 7, e-Coloring Bookstore

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:00:30 GMT

S.Mac's e-Coloring Bookstore has downloadable coloring books to delight kids and grown-ups alike! Artist Sheri McClure-Pitler provides black & white illustrations in a variety of categories.

Nov 21, X-ray Art Coloring Pages

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:31:27 GMT

X-ray Art Coloring Pages are inspired by Australian Aboriginal Art.

Oct 4, Beginner Coloring Pages

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:38:21 GMT

These artist/teacher-created Beginner Coloring Pages are just right for jumbo crayons and markers grasped by small fingers. Fanciful, fun & FREE!

Sep 21, SMacs Art2Go

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:56:21 GMT

SMacs Art2Go - Art that goes wherever you go!

Sep 7, Time Out to Color!

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:45:04 GMT

Usually I'm so busy drawing new pages for this site that I don't have much time to actually color! These past couple of weekends I set the time aside to color some of my own pages, originally so that I could show completed examples on the site. As I colored I discovered anew the pleasure that experimenting with colors brings. To be truthful, I've been having such a good time coloring, I didn't do as many new drawings as I had planned - Sorry! I intend to be more disciplined next week! Sheri

Aug 16, Bumblestook the Accidental Wizard

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:22:59 GMT

Bumblestook the Accidental Wizard by Author/illustrator Sheri McClure-Pitler, is a delightful fantasy about a human boy who becomes a Wizard quite by accident!

Jul 17, Good Conversations Over Paper and Crayons

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:01:17 GMT

This site really taps into the reasons why I color with my kids. My kids are 12, 8 and 7, and they all enjoy coloring and drawing in general. Even the

Jul 17, Chalk: It's Not Just for the Sidewalk

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:59:43 GMT

My nieces and nephew love to use big fat neon colored sidewalk chalks in the driveway in the summer, but in colder months they do sidewalk art inside

Jul 12, Coloring as Art Therapy

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:37:16 GMT

First off - I am not an Art Therapist, nor do I play one on TV! So any advice I give on the subject of using art as therapy (and more specifically coloring) is purely based on my own experience and the stories that others have related to me. And I have been hearing a lot of those lately. One gal wrote to me about a father with Alzheimers. One of the activities that really helped him was coloring. Another woman was laid up with an injury. Coloring kept her from going stir-crazy! A grandmother wrote to me about the pleasant hours spent coloring with her grandkids. As for myself, I personally experienced the therapeutic effects of coloring when I was pregnant and had to stay off my feet. And I employed drawing and coloring lessons with a group of children who were having difficulty in class. They were sent to me specifically because they needed some relief from the stress. Anyway, I say "Color Away"! It certainly can't hurt!

Jul 6, Create Your Life!

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:03:48 GMT

"Create Your Life" - I know it sounds a little dramatic, but the truth is, I believe it's the most important thing each one of us should do. I think we should look at our lives as if they were works of art. And what's more, I believe that everyone is an artist! Now, hold on there; wait just a minute! What about the guy whose handwriting is so bad even he can't read it? Or the gal who can't draw a straight line with a ruler? And then there's the fellow who thinks a lime-green & lemon-yellow striped shirt looks fantastic with a pair of salmon slacks...ugh! Yep, them too! Here's my philosophy; I believe Art is the physical manifestation of an individual's urge to create. I think that spark exists in every one of us as children but, sadly, some of us lose sight of our own artistic ability as we grow older. Children have this incredible ability to create freely on so many levels. And for some time they do so without fear of being laughed at or judged. I think it is at that time that the artist within is in bloom. It manifests itself in a an infinite number of forms, as many ways as there are individuals. Well and good, you might say, but I'm not a child - what am I supposed to do with this so-called philosophy of yours? Thank you for asking! First of all, if you have a child, or know of any children, or happen to come across one, you can allow that spark of creativity to grow by not squashing it! I wouldn't go overboard smothering their efforts with praise either; a little encouragement and acknowledgment of their efforts goes a long way without taking away their ownership. Provide them with a bit of materials and some opportunities to explore their creative urges, but don't make a huge stressful production out of it! And second (or perhaps this should be first - whatever you think best) if you're not happy doing what you're doing or something seems to be missing in your life, remember what it was that lit your fire when you were a child. Add just a little bit of it into your daily mix. Maybe just read about it or explore some sites about it. Maybe enter into a discussion about it. Maybe take a class or two. Find it and create it and see where you can take it. It might be a new career path or it might be something you do for yourself that adds that extra zest to life. After all, we artists are always adding a bit of detail here, another line there, or a little more color - right there!

Jun 28, Life as Art

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:55:47 GMT

I went to a Beauty Salon for a haircut today and found the perfect person to cut my hair. She treats a haircut like a work of art, sculpting and shaping till it's just right! Turns out she knew from a very young age that she wanted to be a hair stylist. Circumstances took her this way and that, so she didn't get to it till a little later in life, but here she was, a little bit older, but very happy to finally be doing what she felt she was meant to do. I have a similar story, having always wanted to write and illustrate. As a child it was what I did for fun. My life's journey took me down several different paths as well, but no matter what I was doing, my image of myself was that I was an artist and a writer. I always tried to keep my hand in, bringing a little bit of my true self to each job. This website, my online art Gallery, the book being published and the new book in-the-works are my life. They are the physical manifestation of that which is essentially me. I could not imagine NOT doing this. If you are a young person just starting out, and you have a passion for something to the degree that it defines you, then I would encourage you to find some way to pursue it as a career. It will probably be hard at first, or tedious or boring. Perhaps you would have to forgo the fun of having your own place, staying in your parent's home awhile longer so you can continue to go to school in your field, or work as an apprentice in a low-level entry position. I think it would be time well spent laying the groundwork for a lifetime of fulfillment. And if (like me!) you're not-so-young-anymore and are feeling somewhat disenchanted or unfulfilled, think back to what it was, early on, that sparked your enthusiasm, and find a way to work some of that back into your life. What you do with your life - that is your art.

Jun 21, Art Programs cut?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:48:04 GMT

I have been hearing about art programs getting cut in schools as part of the overall belt-tightening. It reminded me that although I did have art and music in school, it was part of my daily life outside of school. My appreciation for art, in various forms, came not from school, but from home. My parents showed me, by example in their daily lives, that singing, acting, writing, drawing, were desirable forms of self-expression. Doodling and writing little stories were things I did "for fun". I never realized that I was practicing for a grown-up career or that I had found an outlet that, for me, built self-confidence and self-esteem. Anyway, if you find your childrens' art programs have been cut, maybe it's time to find little ways to work it into their homelife. What do you think?