How to Draw an Alien’s Point of View Perspective Drawing with FREE worksheet
Step by step tutorial of how to draw a fun perspective drawing from an “alien’s point of view.”
Stephanie
Digital Drawing for Beginners Using Kleki
If you are new to digital drawing, it can be overwhelming trying to decide what program to use. There are so many fantastic programs with so much capability. There is one free program that I’ve found to be a perfect introductory tool for beginning digital artists…. www.kleki.com! As an art teacher, I’ve seen so many … Read more
Fun Games to Foster Divergent Thinking Skills in Your Class
One of my favorite topics to teach in my art class, no matter what the age or skill level, is divergent thinking. What is divergent thinking? One of my favorite videos to introduce divergent thinking to my students is the lecture by Ken Robinson. Divergent thinking is the ability to come up with multiple solutions … Read more
Exploring Birth Month Bouquet Paintings
I’ve been totally blown away lately by the dutch still life painters of the 17th century. Take a look at this painting by Maria van Oosterwyck’s painting “Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase. “ Holy bagumba! I’m so impressed by the detail and realism van Oosterwyck captured in the 1600’s WITHOUT technology and often hand … Read more
How to etch an eye on scratchboard
Etching away on a piece of scratchboard is so satisfying to me. It creates instant contrast of black and white to make eye catching artworks. This post is going to teach you all about scratchart, materials needed, show you how to create an etching from start to finish. Also, there is a video tutorial! What … Read more
Three ways to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at your school!
If there is anything the world has learned from having their kiddos home during the pandemic, it’s that teachers deserve lots of love and appreciation! Every year, there is a week of Teacher Appreciation dedicated to honoring teachers (usually the first week of May). So, how can art teachers help to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week … Read more