Blog posts about art teaching
If you are anything like me… you have an absurd amount of antiquated CD’s lying around. Below is a creative art project that repurposes those CD’s into a surreal eyeball artwork! This could be a great project to explore using found objects to create art, tie into a halloween/spooky theme, or connect to the art … Read more
I love finding projects that are fairly simple to create, yet- yield a beautiful finished project. This watercolor mosaic artwork is totally that project! In this blog post, you will find all you need to know to create your own visually pleasing watercolor mosaic including steps to create, materials list, key art terms, and finished … Read more
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
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
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
For years, I’ve been on the hunt for an inexpensive yet effective tool to create texture in art projects. We were recently remodeling our house and I was watching as my husband using a caulking gun on our new baseboards. I started asking him a thousand questions like how do you use that thing?…. how … Read more
A tradition in many art classrooms across the globe is painting drop ceiling tiles to bring some color into the classroom and repurpose a panel into art. Additionally, it allows students an opportunity to leave their legacy on the art room for years to come. If you are interested in learning more about how to … Read more
Have you ever struggled to draw something in your art composition where the object was pointed directly at the viewer? This is a common struggle and requires the use of a perspective technique called foreshortening. While foreshortening can be quite tricky, with practice it gets easier and more intuitive. This blog post features information, a … Read more
Looking for some FREE and FUN web-based art making websites that you can incorporate into your art curriculum? Below is a list of some cool programs that involve a variety of art techniques and that come recommended by me for their ease of use, quality and creativity! Enjoy! Gartic.io Gartic is like a digital, interactive … Read more