How to Teach Art

How to Teach CONTRAST & EMPHASIS

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

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A Look Inside the Deep Space Sparkle Studio

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

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What to Do with Leftover Paint

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

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Art Teacher Hacks for Creating Positive Art Classroom Routines

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

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Make your own sketchbook for less than 50 cents

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

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How to Manage Absent Students

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

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Making Connections with Art History: Paul Cézanne

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

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3 Steps to a Successful Art Show: AME 084

This is a special bonus episode in response to a beautiful outpouring from a Sparkler inside our private Facebook Group. Her anticipated art show generated only a few attendees and...Learn More

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Classroom Teachers Guide for Teaching Art: AME 076

CLASSROOM TEACHERS GUIDE FOR TEACHING ART You may wonder how you can teach art to your students if you don’t consider yourself an artist. Here’s the thing…I don’t believe you need...Learn More

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