Introducing artists through picture books has always been my favorite way to transition into the art room. Children can settle down as you read or flip through the book and... Learn More

It takes a certain combination of illustrations and story to create a book that’s perfect for the art room. Art teachers have little time to spend on a lengthy picture... Learn More

Oh yes. It’s that time of year. Book time! I’ve been stacking my night table with a delicious assortment of books in anticipation of those glorious days when nothing is... Learn More

Whenever I find myself stuck for inspiration, I always turn to books. Picture books are a secret passion of mine. I love looking at the exquisite illustrations as it puts... Learn More

Art and books are my biggest loves. Starting off any art class is best done with a book, but reading a book on the first day can help gauge a... Learn More

Today is the last episode of Art Made Easy Season One! When I embarked on this podcast journey, my intentions was to test out the platform, see if anyone was interested in listening... Learn More

MATISSE’S GARDEN My favorite activity is popping into a book store to browse. I hardly do it anymore mostly because bookstores aren’t as plentiful. And doesn’t Amazon make it easy to buy your... Learn More

A few years ago, a good friend was collecting nuggets of advice for her daughter’s 18th birthday. She created an album and inserted notes from friends, relatives and loved ones.  I... Learn More

As much as I love creating a big mess with paint, I wasn’t inspired to create a Jackson Paint Like Pollock art project until I saw this post. I knew... Learn More