2015-16: A Year of Change (Part 4)
In my last post, I reviewed my district’s change regarding character education and how my Putting the ‘A’ in Art system ties that in with my goals for my young […]
2015-16: A Year of Change (Part 3)
Character development, while always a component of the educational process, changed this year at my school. Our District had originally used Character Counts: The Six Pillars of Character; however, this year […]
2015-16: A Year of Change (Part 2)
In my last post, I briefly commented on the leadership changes that occurred for me this year. The importance of remaining engaged in the midst of this change was the key […]
Say Something
Edouard Manet was a 19th century painter forging a path between Realism and Impressionism. He painted modern life, something new in the world of art. By this, it is meant that he records […]
2015-16: A Year of Change (Part 1)
The 2015-16 school year is upon us all! Commuters will be dreading the increase in traffic volume as hoards of teachers return to the roads. Some parents are preparing to […]
Coloring for Stress Relief
I came across an interesting article recently about using coloring as a way to de-stress. I was so intrigued that I plan on purchasing a coloring book for adults to give […]
Like a Child
Born in 1796, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot was a French landscape painter. His well-to-do family made it possible for him to pursue his passion for painting through their financial support. By the […]
2015 Art Showcase: Lessons Learned
Sorry for this after-the-school-year-is-over posting of my 2015 Art Showcase. Events at the end of the year and the near-instant beginning of my Summer Art Camp exhausted me and I […]
Blessings (Vignette 4)
My first week of Art Camp ends today. The kids and I have had a blast! Lots of learning and art-making occurred, as well as great conversation and laughter. I’ve been getting […]
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott (Book Review)
You might be wondering why a book about writing is being reviewed by an art teacher. Well, I initially came across this book just as I was reflecting on writing […]
The Cardboard Creations of Chris Gilmour
Artists use a variety of materials for not only inspiration but also manufacture. Chris Gilmour takes the homely cardboard box and transforms it into something beautiful. Born in the United […]
Pop Art Mitten Matching
Line type is a foundational concept I teach. Actually, it is referenced in all art curriculums usually through a specifically named line (e.g., zigzag, wavy). For me, it is sometimes paired with […]
The Poetry of Seeing 