It’s that time of year again; pencils and crayons lining store shelves as far as the eye can see.  If you’re like me, back to school time is always exciting.... Learn More

MAKE YOUR OWN SKETCHBOOK FOR LESS THAN 50 CENTS I’ve been a bit obsessed lately. I’ve been making my own sketchbooks to record my thoughts as I experiment with a... Learn More

Here’s a question I get asked a lot: Can I use regular paper with my watercolor paints? Or do I need to use watercolor paper? The answer is yes! I like... Learn More

THE BEST ART PRODUCTS TO USE WITH KIDS: AME 020 Ready to order your first shipment of art supplies and don’t know what to order? Curious why some art supplies are... Learn More

When it comes to painting techniques, most of us think about using watercolor paints. There is just so much you can do with these watery paints: resist, wet-on-wet, salting, etc. But if... Learn More

Using markers in the art room is by far one of the easiest mediums to prep for. I love how easy it is to set out trays then put them back into... Learn More

SPRAYING CHALK PASTELS Chalk pastels are one of my favorite products to use in the art room. They allow a child to lay down a lovely layer of color with... Learn More

TEACHING ART AT HOME: PROBLEMS, SET-UP, AND ART SUPPLIES Over the years, I have received many emails from home-schooling parents wondering how to incorporate my art lessons into their home-school... Learn More

  Colored pencils, when used properly, can impart a wonderful quality to artwork. When combined with markers, colored pencils can add tints and values to an otherwise flat image. Having... Learn More