Kids love painting paper. Place a piece of white paper and a few tubs of paint on a table and watch ’em go at it. Pure joy. If you think... Learn More

Need a lesson where each component takes less than 15 minutes? Consider adding a mixed-media still life study to your art curriculum. I opt to teach this still-life study to... Learn More

Curling paper is an annoyance in the art room, but can you prevent it? I don’t think you can eliminate it entirely, but choosing the right papers for your art... Learn More

How to make a coil pot is a standard practice in many art rooms, but for me, I held off teaching them for over six years. For some reason, they... Learn More

Although Jack O’Lanterns have a strong association with Halloween, it is the one “holiday” based activity that I do. Here are two lesson tutorials that I’ve created last year:  Painted... Learn More

Diving straight into a messy art project at the beginning of a school year might be crazy, but I do it anyway. I adore watching kids paint and they love... Learn More

Have you ever wondered what goes into running a creative business? If you are anything like me, you have questions. This series is all about building and cultivating your own creative business... Learn More

If there were a prize for the best art genre for kids, I’m pretty sure Paper Mache would get the votes. It’s a quintessential art project and most everybody remembers... Learn More

BUG PAINTINGS It is sometimes required that I visit a classroom to conduct an art class. Last year, my first grade students were treated to such a visit. I say... Learn More