I have A LOT of books. They are what inspire me to create art lessons kids will love and feel connected to.I have a bunch in my office and pulled... Learn More

Introducing artists through picture books has always been my favorite way to transition into the art room. Children can settle down as you read or flip through the book and... Learn More

It takes a certain combination of illustrations and story to create a book that’s perfect for the art room. Art teachers have little time to spend on a lengthy picture... 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

Whenever I find myself stuck for inspiration, I always turn to books. Picture books are a secret passion of mine. I love looking at the exquisite illustrations as it puts... Learn More

Art and books are my biggest loves. Starting off any art class is best done with a book, but reading a book on the first day can help gauge a... Learn More

Today is the last episode of Art Made Easy Season One! When I embarked on this podcast journey, my intentions was to test out the platform, see if anyone was interested in listening... Learn More

MATISSE’S GARDEN My favorite activity is popping into a book store to browse. I hardly do it anymore mostly because bookstores aren’t as plentiful. And doesn’t Amazon make it easy to buy your... Learn More