Happy Mother’s Day!
On this most special day when we celebrate Moms and the unique contributions they make to our lives and society as a whole, I want to highlight two special folks: […]
Category Archives: Inspiration
Thankful
Life gets busy. My own experience tells me how easily I allow so-called ‘important’ things creep into my life and steal my time. Today is Thanksgiving Day, our national celebration […]
Roaming Around the Edges
I first met Trevor Bryan at the regional Art Educators of New Jersey (AENJ) Fall Conference a few years ago. He was doing a couple of talks on integrating ELA […]
10,000 Bad Drawings
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 […]
Artist Spotlight: The Whimsy of Everyday Stuff Made Extraordinary by Javier Perez
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 […]
Artist Spotlight: A NEW ORDER of Animals by Blank William
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 […]
Artist Spotlight: Digital Sculptures from a Galaxy Far, Far Away by Travis Durden
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bugging Out: Julie Alice Chappell’s Recycled Electronic Insect Art
Today’s inspiration comes from UK-based artist, Julie Alice Chappell. Her unique creations give new life to old circuit boards and electronic components. Delicately handcrafted into delightful winged insects, Chappell’s artworks […]
