What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Paint Picks Part II
Paint, beautiful paint! It’s my absolute FAVORITE medium to use with children as there is nothing more beautiful to me than seeing a child with a paintbrush in their hands.... Learn More
What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Brush Picks Part III
This is the final video in my 3-part series on what art supplies to buy for your child. The paper, paint and brush selection is basic but these materials form... Learn More
How to Get Your Signature Art Teacher Look!
With more and more art teachers growing art businesses, becoming social media influencers and stepping out in front of a video camera, there’s more reason than ever to consider adopting... Learn More
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
Year in Review: The BIGGEST thing that held me back this year (and it’s not Covid)
Despite this year being one of the most disruptive years in my lifetime, there is still a feeling that transcends all the ickiness: the indisputable fact that every year —... Learn More
Your 2021 Art Calendar
So looong 2020!So happy to have you behind us. So let’s ring in the new year with a clean slate! To help you plan and celebrate everything artsy, Team Sparkle... Learn More
5 Sparkly Ways to Teach Art with Notebooks + Pencils
I’m about to say something that may raise an eyebrow– or two. Pencils and notepaper can be the great beginnings of an enriching art program. It’s true. You may not... Learn More
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
Bringing Children’s Book Week to Your Classroom | 6 Holiday Art Books for Teachers
There is no bigger tradition in my household than pulling out my favorite holiday picture books. My children are grown, but I still lay the worn copies of The Polar... Learn More