Learning how to draw perspective is one of those art techniques that gets kids to sit up and take notice. Part of the excitement is realizing that art has rules.... Learn More

HOW TO DRAW AND PAINT FERRY BOATS Growing up on Prince Edward Island offered me the opportunity to travel to the mainland by ferry boat.  We loved discovering which ferry... Learn More

I must admit. I’ve gone a little flower crazy since reviewing Julia Rothman’s Nature Anatomy. I can’t stop painting flowers! And I created this little video which ties in nicely with... Learn More

What? Paint without paint? Yes. It can be done with a most humble product: water-soluble oil pastel. Faber-Castell makes a wonderful Gel Stick in a plastic applicator that looks a lot... Learn More

One of the prettiest projects my third graders created this year happened during the very last days of school.  I get rather desperate for ideas and organization towards the end of... Learn More

Who says giraffes can’t dance? According to my first grade students, they not only dance, but sway, gyrate and hip-hop. Based on the book of the same name, the lesson... Learn More

Learning how to draw a lion as well as other African animals is very rewarding for kids. Their distinctive shapes and features mean that even the most basic drawing looks... Learn More

PICASSO’S LE COQ The inventory situation in my art room has reached a critical point. I have depleted my black oil pastels, white paper and white paint. This trio is my... Learn More

HOW TO DRAW & PAINT A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS Learning how to draw flowers is a must in any art room. To make the lesson easy for a younger child, it... Learn More