Why deadlines in Art Matter and How to Plan
I’ve been teaching AP art courses online for 6 years and a common question that students ask, is how to break a project down into small parts so that they can make sure to complete it on time. I’ve learned that being about to create a plan and a schedule is an important life skill, […]
How to Make a Schedule, Avoid Chaos, and Still be Creative
As many parents, students, and teachers are trying to navigate what it looks like to do online a big question is how to help students plan. Online learning naturally creates more autonomy for students, which can be a good thing, if they are provided with the right information and supports. Even as adults we often […]
How to Remember what you Read
Do you spend a lot of time reading, but then feel like you can’t remember what you read? I made a goal to read 40 books this year, but I didn’t just want to read books, I wanted to remember what I read, learn, and apply my learning, this meant that I needed to make […]
How to Start Teaching Art Online
Teaching art online sounds like a lot of fun, and it seems like it would be hard to do, plus where do you even start? How do you find a job teaching online? I get asked this question a lot, and it depends on what your goals are. Are you hoping to teach art online […]
How to Teach Art Online
Many schools are closing and asking teachers to teach classes online to avoid the spread of (COVID-19), while it is possible to teach art online (it’s something that I’ve been doing for 6 years) it can feel overwhelming in the beginning. It can be hard to know where to start, what platforms and equipment to […]
How to practice Art while you Travel
Whether you’re homeschooling your kids or you just want to find additional inspiration while traveling, learning about artists and looking at works of art while you travel can be a great way to do both. We remember more when we’re able to make connections between what we’re seeing and our own life experiences, so what […]
3 Ways to Start Exploring Art History Today
When people discover that I offer online AP Art History and AP Art courses, they often wonder if I have anything that helps students get ready for those courses. And, for years the answer has been, no. This year, I’ve committed to creating some supports and courses (those are coming) to help students feel more […]
What is the Difference between the Scientific Method and the Creative Process?
Taking an art class is about gaining an understanding of how to use the elements and principles of design to communicate. It’s also about learning new techniques, how to use different mediums, and how to decide what medium and technique to use. When most people think of art class, they think of the latter, ie: […]
Learning How to Learn and Think
We often think of classes like Art and Art history as, “extra” “electives” or “specials”, I must admit, I’m not a big fan of any of those terms. They are subjects, things to learn about. Art is way of communicating, it’s a language. Art History is a way to learn about history. It’s also a […]
Why I teach Art Online
One of my goals this year, was to fully show up. A big part of showing up, means that I tell people what I do and why I do it. I’ve realized that a lot of people, maybe even you, don’t really know what I do. Part of this is because I have several […]