HOW TO TEACH VALUE If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the... Learn More

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the fifth tutorial in our... Learn More

The fourth tutorial in our Series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS- How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is CONTRAST & EMPHASIS. After students have been introduced to line, pattern,... Learn More

I remember the moment when I decided to rent a studio space. I walked into my business coach, James Wedmore’s Laguna Beach office during one of our mastermind meet-ups, looked... Learn More

It’s that time of year. Decision time. Toss or save? What to do with all that left-over paper, paint, broken crayons and bits of chalk pastel can contribute to massive overwhelm... Learn More

Ten Positive Art Classroom Routines that will naturally cause your students to feel safe and give them a sense of ownership and responsibility for their art classroom. ... Learn More

MAKE YOUR OWN SKETCHBOOK FOR LESS THAN 50 CENTS I’ve been a bit obsessed lately. I’ve been making my own sketchbooks to record my thoughts as I experiment with a... Learn More

One of the most common management dilemmas in the art room is how to deal with students who arrive in the art room after missing one or more lessons. I... Learn More

When children create art and find real way to connect to an artist or a painting, the experience is both magical and impactful. Many artists felt the same way when... Learn More