Create a Thanksgiving themed project and check off your Elements of Art checklist with this paper placemat. Based on the Tivaevae quilts of Cook Island, this lesson uses BALANCE and... Learn More

HOW TO TEACH VALUE If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the... Learn More

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the fifth tutorial in our... Learn More

The fourth tutorial in our Series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS- How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is CONTRAST & EMPHASIS. After students have been introduced to line, pattern,... Learn More

The third tutorial in our Series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS- How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is COLOR. How exactly do you describe COLOR and why is it... Learn More

HOW TO TEACH SHAPE The second tutorial in our Series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS- How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is SHAPE. Want to start at the beginning?... Learn More

Team Sparkle recently introduced a new art curriculum within The Sparklers’ Club membership. It’s a complete art curriculum for elementary students that combine the Elements of Art & The Principles... Learn More

I remember the moment when I decided to rent a studio space. I walked into my business coach, James Wedmore’s Laguna Beach office during one of our mastermind meet-ups, looked... Learn More

It’s that time of year. Decision time. Toss or save? What to do with all that left-over paper, paint, broken crayons and bits of chalk pastel can contribute to massive overwhelm... Learn More