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Visual Journal Page 37: Foggy Mornings

A visual journal page about my morning commute, which often involved fog drifting between silhouetted trees. Learn how I created this visual journal page.

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Visual Journal Collage, Page 36

Read about visual journal collage tips, techniques, and how tos. This page is created using old book pages, watercolor, and colored pencil.

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Painting Abstract Art: Teaching When the Simplest Concepts are Actually the Most Complex

Abstract art is one of my favorite types of art and it’s an art form that I always include in my high school visual art curriculum. It can be hit and miss, some years they get it and run with it, other years it’s like pulling teeth. Despite my mixed results I am committed to…

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Homemade valentines with a toddler

Homemade Valentines with a Toddler

Check out my homemade valentines, created with the help of my toddler. Yes, you can do paint projects with a two-year-old!

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Tips for Teaching A Watercolor Lesson to High Schoolers

A few years ago I began teaching a painting class, after taking a a three year break to focus on ceramics and sculpture. While I loved teaching 3D art, I was excited to move back to the two dimensional world. I always loved painting. and couldn’t wait to teach a course that focused on it….

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Page 22: Charcoal Hand and Foot

Check out my charcoal hand and foot drawing. Read the story behind it, supply list, and how I created it. Details are in the post.

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