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I’m Whitney, a former high school art teacher, art curriculum developer, & visual journal addict.

After many years in a high school art classroom, I decided to become my own boss. I now focus on designing art lessons, resources, & full curriculums for elementary, middle, high school art teachers, homeschool parents, & general art enthusiasts.

I am so glad to still be connected to the world of art education and I love seeing my resources “out in the wild” all over the globe. Keep scrolling to learn more!

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I hope you are having class parties, simple projec

I hope you are having class parties, simple projects, or are already on break, but if not have your students create a visual journal page about their favorite holiday movie today. Happy holidays to you!!
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I have the perfect one day art activity to tide yo

I have the perfect one day art activity to tide you over until next semester, a nutcracker design! Grab my ready to go pack (with a demo video) for elementary or middle students. Have high schoolers make their own from scratch by folding the paper first and drawing a nutcracker while it’s folded.
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Link to this project in my bio! Good luck out there!
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I’m often asked how to start the first page, or

I’m often asked how to start the first page, or first few pages, of a visual journal. My answer is always the same, limit your materials and focus on improving your collage techniques before jumping into more complex subjects and materials. Check out my go to collage tips below!
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Collage tips:
1. Cut close to the edge of your objects to help them blend together when combined.
2. When cutting out an object intentionally leave a border around the object, make sure the border has a consistent width. This creates a more scrapbook/collage look.
3. Cut close to the edge of an object. Glue it to a sheet of newspaper, book page, pattern paper, or similar. Cut it out leaving a border around the object.
4. Use an Xacto knife to cut out negative space on the inside of the object.
5. Have a range of sizes and hierarchy in your page. The largest object will create a focal point. If everything is the same size it’s harder to define the focal point.
6. Overlap to create a sense of depth and space.
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The holidays can be as tough as they are joyful. I

The holidays can be as tough as they are joyful. I’m wishing you an incredible season while also shouting out all those who may be struggling but still showing up for their students everyday. Thank you ❤️❤️

It’s an early Christmas miracle! I have finally

It’s an early Christmas miracle! I have finally finished my K-5 semester pack. This has been years in the making, made in collaboration with my retired elementary art teacher mama. It includes 47 lessons, 96 activities, 37 take home quality projects, 25 demo videos and so much more. Every lesson is tailored for specific grade levels. To celebrate it’s over 50% off until FRIDAY ONLY! It’s marked down on my TPT and website shops. Link in my bio!
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Second semester elementary pack will be coming in 2025!
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