Stephanie 
This is a great lesson for beginning digital artists looking to build fluency in digital drawing skills and improve their understanding of using digital layers. This blog post features step by step photos with instructions, a video tutorial, and photo examples of finished projects. I hope you enjoy and don’t forget to follow Make a … Read more
After a decade of teaching high school art, I’ve recently moved to teaching middle school art. It’s a blast and there is truly NEVER a dull moment. Through some trial and error, I’ve learned that some projects are more engaging than others. Below are some of my favorite middle school art projects that have yielded … Read more
In this drawing challenge, artists are prompted to draw all 26 letters of the alphabet using a different, creative font for each letter. Below is a free download of this worksheet and a video tutorial guiding artists through each letter step by step. Through exploration with lettering, artist learn about typography, line weight, variation, and … Read more
We hear so much about thinking “outside the box”… but what about thinking “inside the box?” See what I did there? Creating a shadowbox artwork allows artists to create a little imaginative world in a 3d box. It challenges artists to be innovative with materials, focus on craftsmanship, and create engaging compositions. In this blog … Read more
I recently started doodling these funky organic, overlapping, op-art towers. The rhythmic lines were relaxing and calming to draw. I really got lost in this. As an art teacher, I loved all the different art concepts drawing helps to develop. Some of these concepts include: * Hey educators! Scroll below to purchase this ready-for-class instructional lesson.* This blog … Read more
I don’t know about you… but I’m a huge fan of spooky things! I find I can really let my imagination run wild when I’m drawing the macabre, eerie, and supernatural. In this activity, artists are guided step by step to draw their own mix ‘n match haunted house. This post includes a video tutorial, … Read more
Welcome! This blog post features a guided tutorial of how to create a principles of design tile project. This is a great introduction or review activity for artists to deepen their knowledge of the principles of design, including rhythm, contrast, unity/harmony repetition/pattern, and more! What are the principles of design? The principles of design describe … Read more
Welcome! This blog post explores a project that depicts one cohesive image divided into 7 sections which illustrate the 7 elements of art: line, shape, color, form, value, texture, and space. The elements of art the artists toolbox they can use in an endless amount of ways to create infinite art solutions. This is a … Read more
One of my favorite ways to start off a new school year with my art students is to create art portfolios. I believe art portfolios help to instill a sense of responsibility in an artist. It tells them, “Your creations are worth taking care of and protecting.” This year, students created about-me portfolios that featured … Read more
During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), I love to introduce to my students to the celebration of the Day of the Day (Dia de los Muertos). Through an investigation of the meaning, history, and culture of this traditional celebration of Mexico my students really grow an appreciation for Mexican art in the process. Many … Read more