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 […]
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 […]
How to Help Students Plan Their Week
This is the time of year where I often find students start to fall behind, and often aren’t sure how to catch up. Depending on your philosophy and the type of class that you teach, deadlines are going to vary. I teach AP classes which means that students need to create a certain amount of […]
Everything You Need to Know About Recommendation Letters
The first time that a student comes to you and asks you to write a recommendation letter can feel a bit overwhelming. You know that writing a quality recommendation letter is important to the student, and you want to provide them with a good letter. As the requests for recommendation letters start pouring in, it […]
How to ask for a Recommendation Letter
How to ask for a recommendation letter. You know that you need a recommendation letter for a college application, your dream job, or a special program that you really want to get into. First, you need to decide who you’re going to ask for recommendations. Start by creating a list of past teachers or people […]
How to Help Students Learn to Ask Questions
It’s important to teach students how to develop their own questions and ideas that guide their artwork, but for many, this is new and hard. A great way to help students get started is to show them examples of artists. Share the questions that the artists are asking, and the work that they create in […]