One Tool that will change how you solve problems
“ In large measure becoming an artist consists of learning to accept yourself, which makes your work personal, and in following your own voice, which makes you work distinctive. “ Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland. It was Christmas Eve, I sat down at the loom determined to finish…. aka….. start […]
What one skill you need to succeed Today
”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, […]
Why Right Brain Thinkers Will Rule the World
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How to be Bold, and find your path in life
Today I have to talk about goodbyes. I hate goodbyes, I’m not really sure who likes them, but more than goodbyes, I hate being vulnerable, and lately, tears seem to just come springing out of my eyes, with little warning. I feel like I’m walking down the hallway with a frog in my throat, and […]
How to become a fashion illustrator?
You have a year or two left of high school, and you think that it would be awesome to work in the fashion industry, but your parents are terrified that you’re going to become yet another ” starving artist.” Side note to the parents: Have you ever met a starving artist? Really this […]
Creative inspiration round up
At the end of my courses, I often allow students to ask whatever they wish, and do my best to answer them. answering student questions from amber kane on Vimeo. As mentioned in the video, one of the ways that I love to connect to current artist is through social media, click for my […]
How to write an artist statement
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. How to […]
What high school students wish their teachers knew
The quickest way to get to know your students is by listening and asking questions. There are a lot of students that walk in and out of my classroom each day, and there isn’t a lot of time for me to have conversations with each one of them. At least not conversations that allow me […]
Welcome to calls Officer Nasty
Student: I don’t understand why it’s so hard for old people to understand technology….. a few seconds later Mrs. Kane: How do you right click on a Mac? The bell rings and students start steaming into my class. Many walk into the room, only to walk back out a few minutes later, as suddenly […]
Homeschooling: how to teach multiple grade levels
interview with mom from amber kane on Vimeo. Throughout my years of teaching I”ve always taught more than one grade level at a time, which requires a balance of group instruction along with differentiated instruction, as a home schooling parent it’s likely that you have several children all in different grades levels. My mom, […]