Behind the Scenes | Our Business

How to Host a Summer Art Camp for Kids

My art room is stripped bare, supplies sorted and cupboards cleaned. The last thing I want to think about is pouring paint and cleaning brushes but summer can be a great...Learn More

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How to Charge What You’re Worth

If you’re teaching art as a business owner compared to an educator in a school system, there is ONE factor that can make the difference between success and failure. Charging...Learn More

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Practicing Gratitude | What Team DSS and I are Grateful for this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I am not ashamed to say that it’s because of the food. I love everything about these magical four days…shopping at the market, making...Learn More

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How to Get Your Signature Art Teacher Look!

With more and more art teachers growing art businesses, becoming social media influencers and stepping out in front of a video camera, there’s more reason than ever to consider adopting...Learn More

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What I’m Reading, Team Sparkle’s 2021 Directives and What’s Firing up My Creativity…

Well, hello 2021! I know many of you are thrilled to welcome in this fabulous new year. This beautiful year has started on a bright note of welcoming in our...Learn More

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Year in Review: The BIGGEST thing that held me back this year (and it’s not Covid)

Despite this year being one of the most disruptive years in my lifetime, there is still a feeling that transcends all the ickiness: the indisputable fact that every year —...Learn More

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Media Equipment for Art Teachers

I’ve been creating videos for art teachers for over 12 years. You’d think that I would be a pro at it now, but sadly, not the case. I’ve had the...Learn More

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Matisse-Inspired Backdrop

I really don’t know what happened. I was in the middle of writing copy for my newsletter when my eyes settled on a Matisse book. I have a large format one that’s meant for...Learn More

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The Happy Secret I’ve Been Keeping…

Last November I received an email that would literally change the way I think about Deep Space Sparkle. An agent in New York wrote to me and asked if I...Learn More

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