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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Three abstract paintings with text, colorful circular designs, and expressive brushstrokes in various shades by mixed media artist Sabrina Ward Harrison.

Mixed Media Artist: Sabrina Ward Harrison

We recently had artist Sabrina Ward Harrison visit our school to give an artist talk and workshop with the kids.…

  • March 19, 2017
  • 1 Comment
  • art journaling, collage, contemporary artists, fifth grade, fourth grade, third grade
Art Around the World Sketchbook Prompt Cards

Art Around the World – Sketchbook Prompt Cards

I am super excited to tell you about my new pack of sketchbook prompt cards.  My students enjoy learning about…

  • April 27, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art journaling, art teacher tips, art teaching, sketchbook assignments
Vibrant inspirational quote poster decorated with heart and flower doodles, reading "It is not how much you do but how much you treasure the things you do."

A World of Artist Journal Pages Review

I am excited to share with you the book A World of Artist Journal Pages.  It just arrived in the…

  • April 22, 2015
  • art journaling, book review, books
A vibrant art journal spread with colorful snowflakes and stars in various shades on a multicolored background.

Printmaking with Christmas Ornaments?? What!?

Another printmaking experiment for you!  I bought some felt ornaments and sparkly snowflake decorations from Target on clearance.  Valentine’s Day…

  • January 5, 2015
  • all grades, art journaling, printmaking
Art History Sketchbook Prompts cover with surreal art pieces and text: 'Sets #1, #2, AND #3' surrounded by stars.

New Set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts: SET #3

This summer, I have been working on creating a new PDF set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts.  The first two…

  • July 17, 2014
  • art history, art journaling, sketchbook assignments, Uncategorized
Two sheets of paper featuring various colorful watercolor patterns, including wavy lines, dots, squiggles, and geometric shapes.

Painting Patterns with Watercolor

Playing with pattern is a simple way to create collage elements when you have hit a creative block.  Create patterns…

  • July 1, 2014
  • abstract, all grades, art journaling, painting, watercolor
An open book displaying a colorful artistic page titled "Sunny Days" with a photo of a goat on the adjacent page.

Somerset Studio Gallery Magazine

I was super thrilled to receive an email that I was going to have an art journal published in the…

  • May 22, 2014
  • art journaling, published
A colorful, abstract drawing in a spiral notebook, featuring an artsy hand with doodles of shapes, letters, and numbers.

Artsy Book Club

  Did you join the Artsy Book Club on Facebook?  It was started by Cassie Stephens.  You should come join…

  • February 19, 2014
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  • art journaling, art teacher tips, art teaching, book review, drawing, sketchbook assignments, Uncategorized
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