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...
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Visual Journal Page 42: Step Outside of the Box
This visual journal page is inspired by high school students. I currently am a high school art teacher and it was difficult returning to the halls of a high school, interacting with teenagers hyped up on hormons, and constantly being reminded of all the things I...
Mixed Media Art: Encaustic Letter Paintings
Recently I have churned out a lot of new artwork, partially to prepare for the Artist Market and partially because I am so excited about the new style I have begun to delve into. In addition to my 6x6 "snapshot" series I have also begun creating 6"x6" letter...
Visual Journal Page 41: Scratch, Scratch, Scratch…
This visual journal page, like many of my visual journal pages, is based off of a work of art. This began as an example for a scratchboard project, and turned into a mission and a failure. It was trying, exhausting, tedious, rewarding, therapeutic and in the end I...
Art: The 6×6 Series
Explanation of how my 6×6 series came to life. The series “Snapshots” is just that, single images the capture my life, thoughts, and memories.
Visual Journal Page 39: My Snuggle Bug
A visual journal page about my beagle mix, Jacob, who snuggles with me in my hammock while a read. Read the how-to and supplies in the post.
Glass Fusing Lesson: Easy, Fun Project
An art lesson about fusing glass with a high school sculpture class. Instructions, supplies, pictures, and success stories included!
Visual Journal Page 36: If I had a Bucket List…
This all began with my love for sushi. I could eat it every other day, filling in the off days with pizza and steak, never getting sick of it. However, the reality is I can't eat it every other day because on a good day it costs $25-$30 every time I go. Despite the...
Art: Ceramic Boxes
A blog post about three ceramic boxes I made recently. I explain how they were constructed and glazed. Read more in the post.
Visual Journal Page 30: Postsecret Projects
As a teacher my goal is to create a sense of community in my classroom. Although the majority of the time my students work on individual projects, I still want them to respect, interact, and grow with each other. Often my projects focus on teaching and refining skills...