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 me back in touch with why art is important.
Children learn much about the world through books and as educators we can use books to help children understand what we are teaching.
This episode shares my list of favorite art books not just for the art room but for everyday inspiration.
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
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 me back in touch with why art is important.
Children learn much about the world through books and as educators we can use books to help children understand what we are teaching.
This episode shares my list of favorite art books not just for the art room but for everyday inspiration.
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Books Referenced in Show
Laurence Anholt’s Art Series
Illustrator Veroniqué Massenot Website and Instagram
Octavia Monaco’s Website
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau by Michelle Markel and Amanda Hall
Child’s Introduction to Art: The World’s Greatest Paintings and Sculptures by Heather Alexander and Meredith Hamilton
Modern Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Hands-On Projects Inspired by Artists from Monet to Banksy by Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw
The Museum by Susan Verde and Peter H Reynolds
Dianna Hutts Aston Books/website
A Rock Is Lively
A Nest Is Noisy
Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal
Over and Under the Snow plus project on Deep Space Sparkle
Botanicum: Welcome to the Museum curated by Katie Scott and Kathy Willis
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle
Ladies Drawing Night: Make Art, Get Inspired, Join the Party by Julia Rothman, Leah Goren, Rachael Cole
A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California
Not discussed in the podcast, but this book is a new discovery!Above and Below by Hanako Clulow
Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life by Todd Oldham
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SHOW NOTES
Deep Space Sparkle Summer Art Workshop (June 23-24, 2107)
Become a Sparkler! Click HERE to sign up for the waitlist.
Todd Oldham’s Product line at Target
Note: If you have an iPhone, subscribe in iTunes. If you have an Android phone, subscribe in Stitcher.
Books Referenced in Show
Illustrator Veroniqué Massenot Website and Instagram
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau
Child’s Introduction to Art: The World’s Greatest Paintings and Sculptures
Modern Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Hands-On Projects Inspired by Artists from Monet to Banksy
The Museum
Dianna Hutts Aston Books/website
Over and Under the Pond
Over and Under the Snow
Botanicum: Welcome to the Museum
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
Ladies Drawing Night: Make Art, Get Inspired, Join the Party
A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California
Not discussed in the podcast, but this book is a new discovery!
Above and Below
Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life
NOTE: these links contain affiliate links
SHOW NOTES
Deep Space Sparkle Summer Art Workshop (June 23-24, 2107)
Become a Sparkler! Click HERE to sign up for the waitlist.
Todd Oldham’s Product line at Target
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
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For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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Another book, for drawing the desert landscape, I have loved with my 1st graders, is “Cactus Hotel” by Brenda Z Guiberson, written text is lovely description of the saguaro cactus.
Yes l totally agree .Beautiful illustrations in books are a true inspiration for myself and children .Thanks Loraine Edmeston