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10,000 Bad Drawings

January 21, 2016by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

Teachers are great. Inspiring teachers are awesome. Effective teachers convey information about their subject in a way that makes sense. Inspiring teachers go one step further and give you a […]

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Artists, Inspiration, Quotable Quotes
Javier Perez makes use of everyday objects and transforms them into creative illustrations.

Artist Spotlight: The Whimsy of Everyday Stuff Made Extraordinary by Javier Perez

January 12, 2016by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

Javier Perez, a graphic designer and audiovisual producer from Guayaquil, Ecuador, grew up a curious boy with a deep longing to be part of the world around him. According to […]

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Artists, Inspiration
Henry Ossawa Tanner's paintings showed a deep faith in Jesus and His message of Joy.

A Message of Joy

December 24, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

Despite the East Coast’s rainy Christmas forecast, Luke’s message of Joy will bring people together from all walks of life as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The history of Biblical art is replete […]

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Art Advocacy, Artists, Holidays, Quotable Quotes

Artist Spotlight: A NEW ORDER of Animals by Blank William

December 17, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

I’m on a roll. While writing about Travis Durden, I found another artist whose digital inspiration puts a twist on Star Wars as the newest release of the franchise is […]

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Artists, Inspiration
Artist Travis Durden uses digital technology to reimage characters from Star Wars as classical Greek statuary.

Artist Spotlight: Digital Sculptures from a Galaxy Far, Far Away by Travis Durden

December 15, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing 1 Comment

At 11:45pm on Thursday I will be taking my son to see the opening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. I’m excited. I don’t remember seeing Star Wars […]

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Artists, Inspiration
Meaningful professional development for art teachers can be challenging to come by. What has inspired you?

2015-16: A Year of Change (Part 2)

September 12, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

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 […]

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Artists, Classroom, Curriculum, Time Management
Edouard Manet believed you must have something to say as an artist.

Say Something

September 8, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

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 […]

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Artists, Inspiration, Quotable Quotes
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot prayed to see the landscape with eyes like a child.

Like a Child

August 18, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

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 […]

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Artists, Inspiration, Quotable Quotes

The Cardboard Creations of Chris Gilmour

June 10, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

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 […]

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Artists, Inspiration

Pop Art Mitten Matching

June 5, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

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 […]

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Art Movements, Artists, Kindergarten

Crazy Color Fauvist Landscapes

May 7, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing 1 Comment

My First Graders are studying Fauvism. To explore this super fun art movement, I taught my students about the landscape. Anatomy of a Landscape I teach my kids that a […]

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1st Grade, Art Movements, Artists

Autumn Expressions: Kindergarten Abstract Expressionist Leaf Painting

April 25, 2015by The Poetry of Seeing Leave a comment

Okay, I admit I’ve been a loser for not posting student artwork as of late. I’ve had artwork to post, but have allowed other writing topics about art and teaching […]

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Artists, Kindergarten

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