Here are some acorn art projects that are great to do with kids this fall! There are lots of different acorn art projects you can do with kids in the classroom or at home. These acorn art projects are great to do for kids ages 7 and up!
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Here are some Earth day art craft ideas to use in the classroom or at home this Earth Day! When learning about Earth Day it is important to emphasize being sustainable and taking care of the environment. It’s a good idea to brainstorm ways you can be more environmentally friendly with your kids or students. Here are some Earth Day art craft ideas to try!
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Here are 100 art project ideas for high schoolers to get you through the school year and beyond. These art project ideas are perfect to try in the classroom or in a homeschool setting with a teen who loves art.
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Portrait drawing in pencil can be a challenging task for most students and beginner artists. Here are some tips for portrait drawing in pencil and some resources to help you improve your portrait drawing in pencil today!
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Where to store your art supplies is an important consideration when you are designing your art studio. You want to properly store art supplies so you can easily find and access them and so that the art supplies remain in good condition. Not storing your art supplies properly can result in wasting time looking for them and wasting money as material can dry out or become damaged.
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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.
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The 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!
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Every 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.
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Here 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!
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Do 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.
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Art 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!
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Winter 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!
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I 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!
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How 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?
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To 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!
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Sky 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.
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