How to Encourage your Teenager that Likes Art
”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 were drawings […]
Online Art Classes for High School Students
Advanced Art Classes Online You know that you love art and that you’re good at it, but you feel stuck in a rut, and like you’ve taken your work as far as you can without help. You’re thinking about wanting a creative career after high school, but you and your parents, just aren’t sure […]
2019-2020 Changes to AP Studio Art Courses
Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art Course Requirements are changing for the 2019-2020 school year. For the upcoming school year, the college board has changed studio art requirements. While the full details won’t be released until the end of May, I wanted to share what we currently know, and what it means for you and […]
How to Have Your Students Self-Assess
I’ve always had students self- asses their work. Over the last 5 years I’ve worked to tweak rubrics and processes to make sure the grading process is helpful, simple, and clear. Not only is grading easier, but I”m also collecting powerful data and records to share with parents and administration. Here’s how it works. […]
7 Photography Lessons Done For You
While my first year of teaching was 10 years ago, I still have some pretty distinct memories of excitement and terror when I was handed my schedule; Darkroom Photography Digital Photography Jewelry/Metals Foundations Sculpture I had no experience or background in jewelry/metals, and while I’d taken a film photography class in college, taking a class, […]
3 Resources for Teaching Fiber Arts This Year
I’ve been writing a lot for The Art of Education over the last few months, and while I”ll continue to share new ideas, resources and content here, I also want to make sure that you’re not missing the other articles. Below is a collection of articles related to fiber arts in your art room.
Tips on Using Air Dry Clay
While I’ve used air dry clay in the past, it’s only recently that I’ve taken the time to really explore and experiment with it. While I still have a long list of things that I want to try, in the video below, I’m sharing some of the things that I’ve tried recently. making my own […]
What to do When Your Teenager Wants to be an Artist
”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 […]
How does an online art class work?
How does an online art class work? That’s the most common question that I get when people hear that I teach AP art and Art history courses online. My usual answer is that it isn’t that different. With technology, video, and photography we’re able to be well connected. Anything that I would usually demonstrate […]
Is Your Art Portfolio As Good as it Can Be?
Are you heading into your junior or senior year of high school? If so, now is the time to focus on developing your art portfolio. All too often students put off developing their portfolio, usually ending in a few stressful months as you hurry to get everything together. If you’re considering applying to an art […]