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Cut Out Poppy | Remembrance Day Art Project

Growing up in Canada, late Fall meant more than the anticipation of Halloween. It was the appearance of bright red poppies on the lapels of every citizen in our small...Learn More
30 Min
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Textured Fall Leaves

I look forward to doing this project every year. Anytime you take a real object, in this case, fresh leaves and apply paint to the underside, something magical happens. For...Learn More
40 Min
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How to draw and paint large scale leaves and flowers

Large Scale Tropical Flowers & Leaves

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
45 Min
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How to draw and paint a sea turtle using simple art supplies.

Sea Turtles Drawing & Painting Lesson

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
55 Min
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How to Draw & Paint a Koala

Living in Santa Barbara means we are no strangers to fire dangers. Devastation from wild fires can affect an area’s ecosystem for decades. These beautiful animals are fighting to survive....Learn More
1.5 Hrs
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Christmas Flamingo Santa

Do you celebrate Christmas under a palm tree? Or perhaps on a beach? For this Canadian born gal, it took a good long time to get used to walks on...Learn More
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How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art: Space

How to Teach Space: Barn & Farm Landscape

This is the tenth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring SPACE. When I first...Learn More
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How to Draw Pears-Using the Elements of Art Form

How to Teach FORM without a Kiln

This is the ninth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring FORM. I know what...Learn More
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Falling Leaves Art Project

I’ve been enraptured by the double-loading painting technique for over a decade. The combination of two or more colors placed intentionally on a brush produces the most magical of color...Learn More
90 Min
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  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024
  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024