The fine art of art demonstrations is not something we learn at school. Often, teachers are plunked in front of a class without knowing exactly what to do. Do you... Learn More

As soon as I saw the book Slush Mountain (affiliate link) by Bjorn R. Lie, I couldn’t wait to break out my paints to re-create the beautiful illustrations that can be... Learn More

In this episode, I share why I feel so strongly about supporting and sharing with others. Why it’s good for me and how sharing, collaborating and being positive shapes my... Learn More

AME 079: How to Protect Your Creative Content Do you offer tutorials, projects or handouts on social media, but get uneasy when someone swipes your idea? Protecting your creative content,... Learn More

Designing art projects that kids love is one of my favorite things to do. And it just so happens that the Olympics are my favorite thing to watch. I’m a BIG... Learn More

Art Meets Storytime My favorite way to transition a classroom full of kids to an art class is to read a picture book. I’ve been a longtime fan of children’s... Learn More

It’s 5 am and I’m wide awake. The coffee is brewing so I take a seat in my new den with a view over Santa Barbara and the mountains. How... Learn More

What’s Your Word of the Year? In today’s episode, I’ll share how I use mine and how you can incorporate a Word of the Year into your life.  There are... Learn More

CLASSROOM TEACHERS GUIDE FOR TEACHING ART You may wonder how you can teach art to your students if you don’t consider yourself an artist.  Here’s the thing…I don’t believe you need... Learn More