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Visual Journal Page 29: Even Brighter

Hands down, Christmas is my favorite time of year. Although I refuse to decorate until after Thanksgiving (each holiday needs a moment to shine), I start feeling the Christmas spirit as soon as Halloween starts approaching. This is yet another visual journal page about Christmas (check out visual journal pages about past Christmases here, here,…

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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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Visual Journal Page 28: The Sound of Trains

There is something about the sound of trains. It first started on trips to visit my grandparents. They lived in a small town, it’s biggest claim to fame being their proximity to another small town, known only for their major, annual golf tournament. They were on the South Carolina side of the Georgia, South Carolina…

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Linoleum Relief Printmaking Basics + Colored Pencils

Printmaking is such an interesting and historic art-making process. My students especially love it because they have the ability to make multiple prints of one image. They often refer to the linoleum block in relief printmaking as a “stamp,” which I have an irrational hatred for. Somehow calling it a  “stamp” lowers the artistic value…

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High School Drawing Curriculum: 12 Lessons

Check out one of my most popular art curriculums, a focus on high school drawing. This introduces students to drawing techniques & basics.

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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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