How to Teach Art

Art Projects for Inclusion Students

I’ve received a few letters asking me about projects best suited for inclusion kids. While I’m not anywhere near qualified to answer this question on a professional level, either as...Learn More

Related categories: How to Teach Art, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Teaching Philosophies

All About Liquid Watercolor Paints

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

Related categories: How to Teach Art, The Best Art Supplies, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Working through a Bad Clay Day…

Things had been going so well. Half the year over, successful lessons, sunny days and then…boom! Fifth grade clay day. Sound the drums! Fifth grade is a big grade level....Learn More

Related categories: Ceramics & Clay, How to Teach Art, Teaching Philosophies

Starting Projects with Pencils: The Do’s & the Don’ts

I received this question via email today and thought my answer, plus any comments from readers, might help Megan out. Here is her question: Hi Patty, First I want to...Learn More

Related categories: Art Lessons by Technique, How to Teach Art, Line Drawing, Teaching Philosophies

Shaving Cream Art: A lesson in what not to do.

I’ve been seeing some art lessons lately that feature shaving cream as a suspension for watercolor paints. This type of printing project looks like a good deal of fun and...Learn More

Related categories: How to Teach Art, Teaching Philosophies

Create your own Art Lessons the SPARKLE way! Part IV

Developing art lessons can be overwhelming. Sure, you can use old stand-bys, fellow blogger lessons or source a few from art books. It’s what I’ve done and still do. But...Learn More

Related categories: Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art

Create Your Own Art Lessons the SPARKLE way! Part III

Developing art lessons can be overwhelming. Sure, you can use old stand-bys, fellow blogger lessons or source a few from art books. It’s what I’ve done and still do....Learn More

Related categories: Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art

Create Your Own Art Lessons the SPARKLE way! Part II

Developing art lessons can be overwhelming. Sure, you can use old stand-bys, fellow blogger lessons or source a few from art books. It’s what I’ve done and still do. But...Learn More

Related categories: Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art

Create your own Art Lessons the SPARKLE way! Part I

Developing art lessons can be overwhelming. Sure, you can use old stand-bys, fellow blogger lessons or source a few from art books. It’s what I’ve done and still do. But...Learn More

Related categories: Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art