TIME FOR ART
Learn about art through Bill’s songs, demos, humor & cartoon art. A unique video series. 17 half hr shows. |
HAT FULL OF FUN! Comedy skits, songs, cartoons, art lessons, tall tales and colorful characters with an old wild west theme. Kids from 5 to 11 years old will especially enjoy the fun artwork animations and silly comedy. Character values are also taught through cowboy analogies. Go to the site to learn more or link to 7 episode series. FAST DRAW FUN
Laugh and learn as Bill Dougal turns one sketch into another. Copy his drawing tricks, then create your own. This presentation includes easel drawing, humor, song, and two-sided props. Core learning standards are addressed regarding geometry. FISH FACT FUN
Learn about fish and other underwater creatures through original song, art, animation and comic acting. Bill's cartoon artwork, catchy songs and humor are designed to help children retain information. The educational focus of the documentary make it suitable for school or fun home viewing. Especially appropriate for ages 5-11. OK CORRAL
“Live right, the cowboy way!” This DVD or streaming video is an hour of the character value material in the Hat Full of Fun series. Qualities like helping others, sharing, honesty, and non-violent conflict resolution are rounded up in original comic western scenes, cartoons and songs. |
CARICATURE
Learn how caricatures are drawn. Even if you don’t plan to draw, you'll be interested in the artist’s process. Typical proportions are covered, with tips on finding exceptions to the rules. Easel demonstrations are instructive and humorous. Contemporary and historical examples too. Find it on amazon and vimeo. DVD BILLY & THE BUTTONS -
THE ROCK DOC Billy & the Buttons performed in Hartford, CT the 1980's. Their eclectic styles, humor and musicianship made them unique. This video traces the band from the early days to now through video performances, animated art and sketch comedy acts. The documentary is narrated by 60's icon Brute Force ®. BILLY & THE BUTTONS
VIDEO COLLECTION Join Billy & the Buttons, the iconic pun rock band, as you watch this rare collection of rock videos shot in the 80s and early 90s. This DVD includes sketch performances, film shorts and television productions, originally shot in 16mm film and video formats that have been digitized, edited and rendered for your enjoyment. |