Here’s another take on my tissue tile project posted recently, I just wanted to share that there is an even easier way to make them … with...
Maybe it?s the oversized nose or the dark coloring. Something about this drawing had my students create some really great versions a few weeks back. M...
My students really enjoyed this tutorial, I think because their drawing ended up looking like a real otter, but still very cute, which I admit adds to...
If there is one project that is the hands down favorite with kinder teachers and parents alike, it’s these little ceramic cupcakes. They are ess...
Whale drawings don?t have to be generic. Here?s how you can draw a Humpback Whale, which is a beautiful creature in it?s own right, and very different...
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When it comes to kinder art, I get a weird kinda thrill in matching the perfect book with the project. It doesn?t get much better than this. Some post...
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Are your students studying American symbols? I tried this Bald Eagle drawing out with first graders last week, and they did an amazing job. The key is...
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Here?s a brand new project that I tried with my after school kids today. I found it over at Dick Blick, and it worked really well for my range of kind...
I believe that some students in CA are learning about US landmarks this time of year. Here’s a tutorial for drawing the Statue of Liberty that i...
Here?s a preview project from my new ebook collaboration with ceramic artist Jenni Ward. She has 20+ years of teaching, along with her own successful ...
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd, and group coloring project that creates a large mural is a great way to honor the day AND add lots o...
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There are about a million different ways to draw a house. Don?t get stuck drawing them the same way every time. Try moving things around a bit, as wit...
Here?s one of the lovely projects from my new ebook collaboration with ceramic artist Jenni Ward. She has 20+ years of teaching, along with her own su...
A tip from a teacher led me to this coil snake project, which I have recreated on my computer. The original called for drawing on paper plates, but I ...
I?ve made a blank hat template to help celebrate Dr. Seuss? upcoming birthday. I once used it as an art history lesson by reviewing a couple of famo...
Here?s a good first step for kids to learn how to to add some perspective to their drawings. Rather than make a flat profile drawing of a flower pot, ...
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I love springtime crafts that imitate nature. I experimented with covering plastic eggs with paper mache, and came up with this simple decoration. 1. ...
This is still one of my favorite collage ideas from last year. Why try to make 24 small collages when one big one has much more impact? Draw a 2 foot ...
Here?s a good spring time bunny for the very young, as in even kinder and 1st grade. Simple symmetrical shapes are always helpful for new artists. ? V...
One of the only drawbacks of working with Model Magic is that it is too soft to stand. And one of the drawbacks with wooden clothes pin people is that...
I am so proud to share a brand new ebook that is a collaboration with my friend, Jenni Ward, a renowned ceramic artist who lives near Santa Cruz, CA. ...
It?s that time of year, when many CA 4th graders start their mission projects. I?ve learned that drawing guides and brown paper with printed grid line...
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I was inspired by Dr. Suess? colorful Lorax Truffula Trees, which I recreated here with just some twigs, yarn, paint and a little clay. 1. Collect thi...
I’m happy to share a great site that is featuring one of my favorite tissue paper projects from last year. Check them out because they have lots...
There?s little reason to wonder why peacocks are a popular art subject, but I have never found an approach that I liked until I saw this layout at Tha...
Here they are, my student?s cast tissue paper tiles, taped on to some chipboard to make book covers. They look amazing with all the colors that bled t...
I?m so excited to share my first podcast interview with Patty Palmer of Deep Space Sparkle, a long time blogger / art teacher colleague of mine. I fin...
It?s official! Plans are now in place for my 3rd Annual Art Retreat in Hickory Valley, TN this summer. Years ago I met Regina from Whitney Hill Estate...
When great books can be found for kinder painting projects, you might just get some really amazing art. Here are two monsters paintings made today, Re...
