Living the Artful Life

30 Essential Books for the Art Classroom

To help get you inspired for this upcoming school year, we’ve compiled a list of our 30 must-have children’s picture books for the art room and wanted to share them...Learn More

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How to Plan Your School Year in Art

Teachers are known for being proficient planners and if you’re anything like me, you love opening up a fresh planner. But if those blank pages start taunting you to fill...Learn More

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Deep Space Sparkle Reader Survey 2022 Results

It’s been seven years since I asked about you. I mean really asked… So, I decided it was time I asked again. Over 1,200 of you said yes to sharing...Learn More

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What I’m Reading, Team Sparkle’s 2021 Directives and What’s Firing up My Creativity…

Well, hello 2021! I know many of you are thrilled to welcome in this fabulous new year. This beautiful year has started on a bright note of welcoming in our...Learn More

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Careers in Art: Becoming a Graphic Designer

Giving children the chance to see different career opportunities in art is probably the most exciting thing an aspiring young artist can learn about. It gives creative children hope that...Learn More

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2019: Our Year in Review

2019 has been a kick-in-your-pants type of year. It challenged me in ways you’re only aware of after the changes have occured. So, let’s catch up. Deep Space Sparkle has...Learn More

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Celebrate, Embrace & Enjoy the Holidays | Tips for Art Teachers (+ must-have eggnog recipe)

Surviving the holidays really comes down to one thing. A really good holidays-only recipe. And for me, it’s my made-from-scratch egg nog. I’ll get to the egg nog recipe in...Learn More

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My NAEA 2016 Debrief…

Did you miss attending the NAEA Conference this year? I almost did. Just two weeks before the event, I purchased my ticket after realizing that this might be the only chance...Learn More

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Books to Understand Your Creative Journey

A few years ago, a good friend was collecting nuggets of advice for her daughter’s 18th birthday. She created an album and inserted notes from friends, relatives and loved ones. I...Learn More

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