A simple Way to start Making Videos
Video is a great way to communicate and get peoples attention, but you might not feel comfortable in front of the camera, or just aren’t really sure how to get started. You don’t have to be a professional animator to start making your own animated videos. You can use tools like Keynote or Powerpoint and […]
How to Write about Your work: 100 Characters at a time
AP 2D Design and AP Drawing courses have a writing component. Seeing the word writing, stops many students in their tracks. The good news is, while there is writing, it’s not a lot, in fact it’s 100 characters per piece. Students have 100 characters to write about the materials they use, this part comes easily […]
How to Write an Artist Statement for Your College Application
If you have a child/ student applying to study art, it’s likely that they’re being asked to submit an artist statement. This is an assignment that stops most students in their tracks, and many parents aren’t sure how to help them get started, however it doesn’t have to be that hard. Let’s look at […]
3 Tips to Improve your Photography
A common misconception about the AP 2D Design course is that it can’t include photography, and I wanted to make sure that you know, that isn’t the case. There are 4 art related AP courses, 2D Design, Drawing, 3D Design, and Art History. Photography, both digital and film ( yes, there are still some people […]
Does Creativity Matter?
”Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” ~Steven Pressfield When I was a kid my two favorite things to make where, drawings […]
What if You Asked a Different Question
Why? Too often we make choices, choose answers, and follow processes because it’s what someone before us did. We’re doing what’s always been done. This often means that we aren’t making progress, and when it comes to problems, if we always ask the same question, we may always end up with the wrong answer. […]
10 Art and Creativity Posts to Help you Start 2020 off Right
Something that I’m not very good at, but am working on, is taking time to reflect. So today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite posts over 2019. I’ve also found that this practice is helpful, because there is so much information, that it’s hard to keep track of and easy to […]
Where We’re Going in 2020
As the year comes to a close I’ve been reflecting on my business. Thinking about how it started 8 years ago, where it is now, and where I want it to go. I started The Unstandardized Standard while I was teaching 9-12 grade art in the public school system. I loved my students but was growing […]
Creative Careers: Have you Heard of Sketchnoting?
As an Art Teacher, one of the most common concerns I hear is that you’re not going to be able to find a job. This concern usually stems from not being aware of the many creative career options that exist, and there are A LOT. Sketchnoting is a powerful tool to use on your […]
Tips on Art + Homeschooling
As a homeschool parent, it can be hard to know what to teach, especially when it comes to subjects that aren’t your favorite, or that you don’t have much experience with. When it comes to teaching art, I get a lot of questions about, what to teach, and how to teach it. A great place […]