Every lesson I teach encompasses one key element of understanding and producing art: Creativity, practice of a new skill or medium, or introducing an artist. This lesson, which is the favorite of most of my kiddos, is inspired by Roy Lichtenstein.… Continue Reading
John James Audubon is an inspiring painter. His stunning Birds of America paintings are legendary and for good reason. I love telling the story of this man’s journey across America with nothing but his paints and some survival amenities, on… Continue Reading
Looking for a fun way to draw the creativity out of your students? This is the project! When I walk around the classroom with a bin full of THE most random items… My students get very excited! I told them… Continue Reading
By far my favorite project for 7th Grade, is my abstract painted paper project. It’s easy, it takes up approximately 3-4 art classes, it involves critical & abstract thinking, and best of all many students told me this was their… Continue Reading