Inside the classroom: How to get your students talking about art
You spend hours writing lessons plans. You work to challenge your students, to teach them to love art, to understand and use new techniques and to have a love for art history, but some days you feel like you’re drilling them, and it seems that the rigor of lesson leaves them lacking confidence swimming a […]
One Step to end the Marking Period with Ease
When I first started teaching I would dread the end of each marking period. Suddenly student after student would be asking for extra credit, and wanting to know what I gave them a ” C”, never wanting to claim that they may have played a role in the grade that they earned. Then reports cards […]
Does Empathy matter in the Classroom
“Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.” Sonia Ricotti Sitting in a classroom full of high school students, overhearing their conversations, that are filled with gossip and unkind words, “I can’t take it anymore… that’s enough.” While that ended the conversation , I can’t leave […]
5 Inspiring Art Movies on Netflix
Sometimes I feel like I spend more time figuring out what to watch on Netflix than actually watching. So to save you some time, you can thank me later, here’s a list of great art related movies on netflix. The Art of the Steal 2. Ai WeiWei: Never Sorry 3. Gerhard Richter Painting 4. […]
How to start your school year off right
Two months ago my husband and I moved to Lancaster City, one of the things that I was the most excited about was being able to walk almost everywhere. Well really, I was most excited about getting a much larger studio and teaching space…… but back to the walking. As I wander around […]
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 […]