Here are some valentines day art ideas to do this February! Celebrate at home or in the classroom with these valentines day art projects. Whether you teach in the classroom or homeschool these are fun and easy Valentines Day art activities for elementary kids.
Read MoreThe best art supplies to buy can vary widely depending on your specific interests and artistic style, but here are some essential art supplies that are commonly recommended for various types of artists. Think about your budget and your needs and research what art supplies will be the best for you!
Read MoreEvery year I make goals at the start of the year. I try to reflect on my goals throughout the year. I review my goals at the end of the year and think about why I achieved goals or didn’t and think about what goals I want to keep moving forward to the next year. Here are my goals for 2024 both in my personal life and business.
Read MoreHere is my 2023 year in review. A lot happened this year both in my personal and professional life. There is a quote I think about often and that is, “don’t compare your day one to someone’s day 100.” So, if you are just starting out keep going!
Read MoreDo you have a sketchbook and you don’t know how to use a sketchbook? Read below to find out how to use a sketchbook as an artist! If you are an art teacher, I will explain how to use a sketchbook with your students to help your art classes run more smoothly.
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Learning how to review your year has many benefits. Reviewing your year is a valuable practice that can help you gain insight into your accomplishments, challenges, and personal growth over the past 12 months. You might be wondering how do I review my year or why should I review my year. Learn how to review your year in this post!
Seasonal Drawing worksheets are fun and educational seasonal symmetry drawing for primary grade students. Over 250 pages are designed to engage young learners in artistic activities while teaching them about different seasons and holidays through art and symmetry. Learn more about seasonal drawing here.
Read MoreArt Coaching for acrylic painting is a great way to help you improve your acrylic painting skills quickly and effectively. As a graduate from university and a Master of Fine Arts I have learned and spent years focusing on improving my painting skills. Participating in art coaching is a great way to skip the struggle and become a better painter. I offer art coaching for beginners and intermediate painters in a one on one or discounted for a couple, group or family like siblings. If you love painting and want to improve quickly keep reading to see if art coaching is right for you!
Read MoreWinter can be a cold and lonely time for many of us. Here are some winter art painting ideas to help cheer you up this winter and enjoy the time spent indoors with a warm beverage and a paint brush! These winter art painting ideas are great for kids ages 8 and up to try or beginner painters!
Read MoreI have created a new symmetry drawing book on animals perfect for kids ages 9-14. There are 68 pages of symmetry drawing designs printed on plain and grid lined paper. 34 different animal designs to choose from! Symmetry drawing is a fun and educational activity for kids. This screen-free math and arts based activity is perfect for rainy days, hotel and airport travel, keeping kids busy while you are prepping dinner. Check out the symmetry drawing book here!
Read MoreHow do I write an artist statement? That might be a question you are wondering. As an artist or an aspiring artist it can be very challenging to write an artist statement. You’re often left wondering…what should I write? What do I need to include and what can I leave out?
Read MoreTo get started with acrylic painting for kids, you'll need some basic supplies. It is important to know what children’s painting equipment is needed so your child can paint safely and successfully!
Read MoreSky Pictures at Night Paintings are great painting tutorials for acrylic beginner painters to try. When you are painting night time pictures it is important to reference sky pictures at night to help create a more realistic acrylic painting. Simply print some sky picture at night or follow along to the night time acrylic painting tutorials mentioned below! Try these awesome sky pictures at night paintings for beginners!
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Setting up a studio at home can be an exciting and rewarding project. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, illustrator, or any other type of artist, here are steps to help you create a productive and inspiring at-home art studio. Here are the steps to help you get started with setting up a basic home studio.
Here are some Halloween art projects for elementary students to get you through the month of October. Elementary students love Halloween. It is perfectly fine to begin celebrating Halloween and starting Halloween art projects early in the elementary classroom.
Read MoreIn this free painting tutorial for my mailing list we will be painting an apple in acrylics. I send out a new exclusive free painting tutorial every fall and every spring to my mailing list.
Read MoreLearn how to draw houses and buildings with these drawing building worksheets for students in primary grades to high school. Learning how to draw houses and buildings can be challenging for students as there are lots of details and perspectives to add. The how to draw houses and buildings makes it easy for students to learn through practicing symmetry drawing. Try these drawing building pages today!
Read MoreThis painting of a watermelon is the perfect summer painting activity for kids to do! Learn how to paint a watermelon with these easy steps. This painting of a watermelon is easy enough for kids age 7 and up to do!
Read MorePainting of canoe on water is a great painting tutorial to try this fall. This is more of an intermediate acrylic painting tutorial as it can be challenging for some beginner painters.
Read MoreTransportation drawing is a great way to teach students about symmetry drawing, while practicing their drawing skills and engaging students who love different forms of transportation like cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and more!
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