Recognize this beauty? This was the one of the first lessons I posted on my writing blog back in 2007 before Deep Space Sparkle existed. Such classics should be given... Learn More

“PETUNIA” PAINTING PROJECT FOR KIDS Incorporating literature into art projects remains my favorite type of lesson.  Last year, I introduced Petunia to my third grade students. Using a painting project technique that I call... Learn More

OVER & UNDER WINTER HABITAT ART PROJECT Over and Under the Snow is a book that uncovers the “secret kingdom under the snow.” Children are offered a glimpse of where animals go during... Learn More

Teach your kids how to draw a robot and use fun metallic paints and pastels to add polish and shine. No doubt using shapes to draw you robots allows for a... 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

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

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

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

EASY WATERCOLOR PROCESS LESSON Honestly. It’s like the kids have never seen this before. The ooh’s and ahhh’s that result in painting over an area of white oil pastel is... Learn More