START WITH ART: Gum Ball No. 10: “Sugar Daddy”

Welcome/welcome back! Today, let's start our day by examining this large oil painting pictured below. Take a look at the artwork then read the questions to the students/children in your life and see how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Title: Gum Ball No. 10: “Sugar Daddy”

Artist: Charles Bell

Date: 1975

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 167.6 x 167.6 cm

Start with Art Questions: 

• Can you describe the objects and colors in the artwork?

• Charles Bell is known for his photorealist paintings, where he captures everyday objects with incredible detail. What techniques or details in this artwork show his skill as a painter? How does he make something as simple as a gumball machine look so realistic?

• Do you see the light reflecting on the glass and gumballs? What technique does Charles Bell use to capture light?

This was a HUGE hit with our kids this morning! They couldn't believe it was a painting, what about the children in your life? Share their thoughts and reactions as well as how you're folding this into your daily routine by tagging us on Instagram @pageofarthistory and/or the tag #startwithart 🖼️