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Ancient Maps

I’ve found another use for my supply of dry wax paper, which is my staple for canvas portrait art. The paper is perfect for tracing, painting and crumbling, as... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Love Elephants Art Contest Winner!

I want to give a shout out to one of my students – Ethan – who won 1st place in the 2013 Love Elephants Art Contest this afternoon! Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Tap Tap Color Page – FREE Download

The very resourceful Haitians have a long history of traveling by Tap Taps, which are some of the most colorful vehicles you will ever see. Click HERE to... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Paul Klee Drawing

One way to appreciate the masters is to try to copy them. A famous painting of Paul Klee’s titled “The Grooms Arrival” looks like one simple doodle drawing... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Model Magic Cupcakes

Some days just end up being rewarding, and this was one of those. I had only hoped for lots of decorative sprinkles on student’s cupcakes, but they did so much... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Ancient Greek Urn

I actually ran out of drawing paper recently and tried out this food wrap (dry wax paper) that was left over from an old project. It makes for a very “breezy”... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Dino Plaster Casts

This was a big hit, and I think I worked out a system where 20 to 30 casts could be poured in about 50 minutes without any tears ... especially mine. 1. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Cartoon Fish

My Cartoon Class kids enjoyed drawing this fish today. There's something about big, overlapping eyes that make almost anything look funny. 1. Start by drawing... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Faith Ringgold Flag Collage

Faith Ringgold, an African-American artist, is best known for her large story quilts. In 1985 she made a piece titled “Flag Story Quilt” which inspired this... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Folk Art Flag

Given that folk art is created by untrained artists, everyday items are often used for its creation. I’ve had this wooden flag idea for awhile, and finally got... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
FREE Statue of Liberty Drawing Guide

Drawing the Statue of Liberty is a great way to learn about its features, but it’s not the easiest thing to draw. I have seen lots of students though, do much... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Model Magic Mother’s Day Flowers

I jokingly told this 3rd grader today that she can teach next week’s play dough class. I only showed kids how to simply make and wrap rose petals — she ran... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Mother’s Day Giraffe Painting

I truly wish I could draw like this little girl does. Nola is only in kindergarten, and everything she does just oozes child-like charm. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Living Mother’s Day Card

This is just so pretty, I can hardly stand it. And it has yet to have the grass seed inside start to grow! (For my previous post about this idea, click HERE. Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
My “Make Every Moment Count” Memory Box

My mother’s memory box is done. I printed panels of old family photos on my computer, taped them together, and scored the edges for easy folding. Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
“Make Every Moment Count” Scrapbook Challenge

May is National Scrapbook Month, and to mark the occasion Michaels has sponsored a “Make Every Moment Count” Challenge. I decided this was then the perfect... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Art Trading Cards with Texture

You can buy texture rubbing plates, but my favorite alternative is using plastic embroidery mesh panels that are made for cross stitching. If you buy them... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Paper Mache Suns

Here’s a work in progress — instant paper mache suns. I was experimenting last week, and found that old CD cases make a nice base to work on. A bonus is that th... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Model Magic Clown Fish

Here’s what my class made in my play dough class today – a clown fish. Model Magic sells single packs of orange and white, so you don't have to buy a lot of... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING
Art Trading Card Drive for Haiti

Art trading cards are little works of art that measure 2.5” x 3.5” in size. In July 2013, I’ll be traveling to Haiti again with Project HOPE Art, and would... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING