How do you make time for your own art? Do you spend time making your own art? Quick Tip: Keep an art journal where you can try out techniques for your teaching. I had been trying out all sorts of techniques for Gelli plate printing and I made lots of samples for my 5th/6th grade class. When I had all of the papers painted, I took some pieces home and arranged them into a collage for my art journal.
Are you looking for more ART IDEAS? Did you know there is an Art Teacher Blog Directory on Art is Basic? There are currently 263 art teacher blogs listed. You can spend hours just looking through these links and seeing all the wonderful things happening in art classrooms around the world. Have you added YOUR blog to the directory? I know there are some new bloggers out there who have just started writing about their classrooms this year. And because … Read more…
Are you bummed because you didn’t get to go to the NAEA Conference this year? Did you go to the conference and miss a session you wanted to see because you were busy scoring free samples? Have you never heard of the NAEA conference and want to know what kinds of things go on there? The session handouts are up on the NAEA website. So, if a presenter uploaded their session powerpoints or handouts they are there. It’s a great … Read more…
Do you know that there are over 200 art education blogs on my art teacher directory? Have you added your blog? Have you made art today? Have you found a way to spark your creativity?
Art teachers: Do you take time out of your busy week to make your own artwork? Do you make it a priority? Even though I’m not creating gigantic masterpieces, I really try to squeeze in some of my own art journaling and playtime. It keeps me inspired to teach art. It keeps me happy. It relieves stress. So pick up your paints and markers and make something that is not just a classroom example. Make something that is just for … Read more…
It’s all good… Even though my car got totaled this week…. Yes, that’s totaled. Even though it doesn’t look like that much damage, apparently the cost to fix it is more than the car is worth. The other person did not have insurance.. or even registration for the car… or matching license plates… Monday I stayed home from school because our daycare provider called in sick. While I was at home with my daughter on Monday, 5 firetrucks zoomed down … Read more…
I realized I hadn’t shown some of my personal artwork in awhile. I make art-like things. A lot. Here is a reminder for you. It’s very important to do this: Also, I want to say this to you, for reading my blog: Sunflowers are my favorite flower of them all. How about you? I really really love doodling. with watercolors. doodling with paint is just the best. Is your heart full of: ? If not, you need to go … Read more…
