Springtime for teachers is generally the busiest of the year and it’s no different for me. Art shows, the BIG mural project, ceramic units…yikes! But add in a new e-course and a new site, and things start to look a bit frantic. My house is suffering. I haven’t seen the bottom of my kitchen sink [...]

Like many of you, this is my busiest time of the year. Here’s what’s happening…. Starting next week, I’ll be in full prep mode for my school’s annual art show. I hope to add some clay project displays but I’m running into serious space issues. Not only does my school host the art show, we [...]

I love welcoming another new year. It gives me a chance to reflect back on all the good things in my life. It’s been such a wonderful year, full of new experiences, new friends and a few changes. Winter A casual conversation with a neighbor last year inspired me to start walking along the beaches [...]

It’s that time of year when resolutions are made and goals are set. You may be thinking of starting an art blog or perhaps expanding on the one you already have. Perhaps you are wondering about monetizing or changing formats or even kickin’ it up a notch. Maybe you are wondering if the effort is [...]

I love getting emails. Most concern art projects and classroom management, but every now and then I get a question about my blog. People want to know who designs everything, how I get traffic, how I make money and where I get my ideas. I’ve always shied away from responding to these questions because I [...]

I returned home from the lovely Snap! Creativity at Your Fingertips Conference in Utah yesterday. To say it was a smorgasbord of color, creativity and learning is an understatement. Blogger panels, photography workshops, crafter’s marketplace & workshops plus an endless stream of happy faces pretty much sums up Snap! But what is a blog conference [...]

When I receive a series of emails related to similar topics, I suspect that more than a few people are thinking the same thing. Recently, I received an email asking about the ethics of sharing art projects via blogs. One particular art teacher was feeling torn between sharing her lessons for all to use but [...]

I’m always looking for better ways to help my readers with their art room challenges. A few of you have hinted that I should create an e-course and you know, you might be right!  Creating art booklets is one thing, but instructional videos takes learning to a whole new level. So, to get an idea [...]

My dear followers, I will be removing my Google Friends Connect widget from my side bar soon. If you use GFC to follow me, you will still be able to see my posts on your Blogger dashboard, but it will no longer be available for new readers. If you are a new reader, click on [...]