How to Teach Art

All About Liquid Watercolor Paints

One of the most common questions and personal email queries I receive concerns about are liquid watercolor paints. They are still a novelty for many people so when you first...Learn More

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What to do in your art room in April

April is art show month! All the work you’ve put into your art program and your students are worthy of a celebration, so I hope that you are able to...Learn More

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Top 5 Recycled Materials to Have in Your Art Room

Art teachers are master innovators. Improvising in a pinch is also one of our many superpowers. Raise your hand if you’re with me on this one. You can make masterpieces...Learn More

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3 Inspiring Female Artists | Celebrating Women’s History Month

Every year, the month of March is designed as Women’s History Month, which is a great time to highlight the unique contributions that women have made to the art world...Learn More

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What to do in your art room in March

March is an exciting time to be an art teacher….the weather is warming (hopefully), children are in the groove and finished artwork is starting to accumulate. All the work you’ve...Learn More

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30 Essential Books for the Art Classroom

To help get you inspired for this upcoming school year, we’ve compiled a list of our 30 must-have children’s picture books for the art room and wanted to share them...Learn More

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How to Fund Your Art Program: The Easy Way to Raise $1,000 with Artsonia

What would you buy if you had extra funds in your art budget next year? Would you get extra paper, some new paints, or replace your watercolor sets? Maybe you...Learn More

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What to do in your Art Room in February

February is a wonderful time to take stock of what you have already accomplished in the art room and think about what you still want to focus on. The weather...Learn More

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From Garage to Gallery: Real Stories of Art Teachers Who Dared to Dream Bigger

This year marks the 10th anniversary of leaving the art room. It was such a big decision to hang up my apron and not see my students each week. And...Learn More

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