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• Valentine LOVE Card

  

  I’ve noticed that a lot of students are interested in drawing block letters. This project ties to a contemporary pop artist, and makes a nice Valentine card too. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Tinted Valentine Hearts

  

  First graders need practice mixing secondary colors, but I just can’t get too excited over making color wheels on paper plates. Instead I had them focus on... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Watercolor Sailboats

  

  The key to great watercolor resist paintings? Use lots of white crayon whenever possible, and try to have students draw with them directly on the paper – no... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Homemade Valentine Card

  

  If you can get your hands on some fancy colored paper, this simple layout can make a really nice card. I used some sample rice papers from an old scrapbook... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, SCHOOLING

• Red Chalkboard Wall

  

  I’ve known about chalkboard paint for awhile, but I never knew you could make your own. My super clever friends at Project HOPE Art not only knew this, they... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Over 300 Sundresses Delivered to Haiti

  

  If you’ve been following HOPE Art’s Dress Drive, then you’ll love seeing these beautiful girls in Haiti wearing their new homemade sundresses. Melissa, Jenni,... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2012 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Pink Dinosaurs

  

  I chose dinosaurs as my after school oil pastel project today, wondering if I would get any objections from my female students. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Many-Colored Hands

  

  I’ve found that students new to oil pastels often need to be guided to use them to their full potential, namely layering them. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Bernard Hoyes-Inspired Dancing Lady

  

  Jamaican-born artist Bernard Hoyes is a Caribbean national who has served his country well. Now residing in California, Hoyes is among the most widely... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Recycled Paper Heart Valentine

  

  This heart is made from just newspaper, white glue, string and some pretty sparkle paint. 1. Tear about 8 sheets of newspaper (lengthwise will be the easiest... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw a Rose

  

  I have a feeling that many students are going to be asking their teachers and parents “How do I draw a rose?” in the next few weeks, so I thought I’d diagram ho... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Hearts for Haiti

  

  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. You can get handmade, one-of-a-kind ceramic hearts for your loved one and support HOPE Art’s work in Haiti too.... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• I Placed 2nd in “Art Ed Blogs of the Year”

  

  I just learned that I placed 2nd in “Art Ed Blogs of the Year”! How exciting! Thanks so much to Jessica at Art of Education for sponsoring this event, and to... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Hearts of Many Colors

  

  I believe there are times to plan your art with a pencil, and there are times you just need to jump right in and draw with a brush. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• I’m a Finalist for “Art Ed Blog of the Year”

  

  Great news! I just found out from Jessica over at The Art of Education that my blog has been selected as one of the finalists to win "Art Ed Blog of the Year!"... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Tiki Faces

  

  Drawing a Tiki face is all about making symmetrical shapes, and usually captures the attention of some of the more “restless” students.1. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Senofu Spirit Drawings

  

  The Senufo people of West Africa’s Ivory Coast are renowned for their cloth paintings. They believe their artwork has special meaning and helps protect them in... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• “Focal Point” Valentine

  

  This is an exercise to have students think about how they can make their art have a focal point by using different colors, patterns, values, etc. Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Falling Away Drawing

  

  Students start with tracing their own hands and shoes to make thislarge “falling away” drawing.1. A large piece of paper is needed, about 18" x 24" or so,... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• New Year Art Journal Page

  

  Another reason I love the Strathmore Art Journal books? Their pages are not only great for drawing, but watercolor painting as well. Students used torn pieces o... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING