A visual journal page about a cutting board wedding gift converted to a hand built piece of furniture. Visual journal how-tos and instructions included.
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Crafted Westside
I am so excited to share about my new home for the next year, Crafted Westside. A few weeks ago I was approached by the owner, Shanna, about adding my artwork to her soon-to-be-open store. She discovered my pottery through my new Etsy shop, Sweet Celadon, and thought...
Visual Journal Page 62: Gesso Harvest Moon
A visual journal page about a road trip to the beach and a surprise harvest moon. How Learn how I used gesso to create the moon.
Visual Journal Page 61: Watercolor Path
A visual journal page about Hilton Head Island, my family’s summertime vacation spot. Visual journal tips, how tos, and ideas included.
Art Lesson: Leather Mask Project
This leather mask project is fun, easy, fairly cheap, and create beautiful results. Read details, supplies, how-to, and more.
Visual Journal Page 54: I’m Already Lonely…
A visual journal page about learning the art department at my school was being downsized by half. The bad economy was making it’s way into my classroom…
Visual Journal Page 52: Hummingbirds
A visual journal page about a dream I had about hummingbirds and how it came to life the next day.
Visual Journal Page 51: AP Due Dates
I think it's hilarious when I hear students say they are taking AP Art because they think it will be an easy AP. As I smile and nod I think to myself, "Soon enough you will realize this is going to be one of the hardest classes you will ever take"... The thing about...
Baby Shower on a Budget
Tips on how to throw a baby shower on a budget! Learn how to create your own invitations, favors, good food recipes, and decorations!
Mixed Media Artwork: “Caged” and “Trapped” Interpreted
Last January I received an e-mail from a high school student in Birmingham, England asking if I could help them with an art assignment. As a high school art teacher myself, I was more than happy to help, after all my blog focuses on art tips and how tos. I was...