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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Create a Memory Book of Your Child's Artwork-- Preserve your art!

Create an Art Memory Book

My daughter who is in 4k comes home with at least 3 drawings every day.  She can draw during free…

  • May 30, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art teaching, personal artwork
Bright, abstract painting featuring large flowers, fruits, and leaves against a pink and purple background. This lively piece encapsulates the essence of "Fruit and Flowers.

Fruit and Flowers, Mice and Me!

Fruit and Flowers: I colored in the sketch that I showed you here.  I mostly used colored pencils, watercolor pencils…

  • March 2, 2014
  • 1 Comment
  • animals, art teacher tips, book review, personal artwork, Uncategorized, watercolor
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Stack of Art Journals

I gathered up all of the art journals and sketchbooks I could find in my house (I’m sure there’s more,…

  • July 19, 2013
  • art journaling, personal artwork
Colorful collage featuring a red parrot, flowers, text, and various shapes on a vibrant multicolored background. Part of the 21 Secrets Online Workshop.

21 Secrets Online Workshop and a Link Round-Up

As art teachers our hands are covered in glue and paint all day.  We are on the go and juggling…

  • April 26, 2013
  • 4 Comments
  • art journaling, personal artwork
Open spiral sketchbook with colorful collage art, including abstract designs, text, and a woman's drawing.

Art Journaling Exposed 2

I am very honored to share with you that I have an article in the Art Journaling Exposed 2 downloadable…

  • April 25, 2013
  • art journaling, personal artwork, published
Colorful, artistic text saying "We love HIM because He first loved us" with decorative elements and patterns, perfect for celebrating Easter.

Happy Easter!

  • March 29, 2013
  • art journaling, personal artwork
Abstract colorful painting with various patterns, shapes, and textures in a white frame.

Quick Tip: Making Time for Art

How do you make time for your own art?   Do you spend time making your own art? Quick Tip:  Keep…

  • October 14, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • personal artwork
A collage featuring a girl looking at abstract and colorful shapes with illustrations of buildings and a rubber duck.

Art Teacher Blog Directory

Are you looking for more ART IDEAS? Did you know there is an Art Teacher Blog Directory on Art is…

  • September 15, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • art teacher tips, personal artwork
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