There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out of... Learn More

Last summer, I hosted a workshop in Santa Barbara. The event center was rather bland and barren, so my team of fantastic 16-year olds painted large scale flowers and leaves... Learn More

SEA TURTLES DRAWING & PAINTING LESSON This sea turtle drawing & painting art project was inspired by this Under-the-Sea Chalk Lesson. To keep the project manageable for first graders, I used... Learn More

How many times have you done a lesson on a butterfly and your second graders know more about butterfly anatomy than you do? I used to struggle to remember whether the body... Learn More

Oh yes. It’s that time of year. Book time! I’ve been stacking my night table with a delicious assortment of books in anticipation of those glorious days when nothing is... Learn More

I picked up The Big Book of the Blue by Yuval Zommer over a year ago because I knew that the illustrations would inspire an amazing lesson.  This book is... Learn More

Have some cardboard boxes lying around? Of course, you do! I make it a point to keep a stack of trimmed cardboard pieces to use in the art room. I... Learn More

Watch my Facebook Live Tutorial Here as I demonstrate how to teach this simple seal & seascape lesson for kids. This past summer I took advantage of having my niece,... Learn More

WATERCOLOR FLOWER GARDEN Who doesn’t love an easy project? This one Watercolor Flower Garden is as easy as you can get. All you need is a small sheet of watercolor... Learn More