Sweetie Ladd
Sweetie Ladd's Historic Fort Worth
Read an overview of Cissy Stewart Lale's book "Sweetie Ladd's Historic Fort Worth."
Artists (with similar styles)
Faith Ringgold
This site has it all!. You can read a biography and find out where to see her art . You can send her a message or you can find out what she's working on. See her art, read a story, even hear a song. This site has a lot to offer.
Grandma Moses - Horse Shoeing
Grandma Moses and Sweetie Ladd shared some artistic characteristics and this Encarta site has a bio and number of good links that explore the life and work of Grandma Moses.
Horace Pippin
Read about this World War I African-American artist and his experience. It even explains his method of painting.
Art Lessons
Elementary Art Lessons
If you want a hands-on way to learn about art, this is the site. There are projects and lessons for every grade level. Written by teachers for teachers these lessons also offer the interested student a wide variety of projects that will expand their art skills.
More Elementary Art Lessons
Even more lessons written by teachers for teachers.
Miscellaneous Links
The Fort Worth School of Artists
Follow this link to learn about the community of artists in Fort Worth that flourished most prominently from 1945 to 1955, including one of Sweetie Ladd's teachers Bror Utter.
Folk Art Links
This site includes American Artistry, Artisians, Folk Art Society of America, Self-Study Folk Art, and many more.
Watercolor Art
If you're interested in persuing the art of watercolor for yourself this site has some good information.
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