Recycle Old File Folders!

Don't throw away your old file folders! I'll show you how to create your own DIY texture rubbing plate that you can use for your next art lesson!
Don't throw away your old file folders!  I'll show you how to create your own DIY texture rubbing plate that you can use for your next art lesson!  
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I Can't Draw!

5 Tips for Encouraging Reluctant Drawers - Did you ever have a student say, "I can't draw"? Well, then this blog post is for you!

 Drawing is one of my favorite things to teach.  I love getting students to know that they CAN learn to draw!  Here are some tips that I find helpful.

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Make Skin Tones with Colored Pencils

Kids love this easy, fun art lesson for St. Patrick's Day. But you can also take the leprechaun drawing lesson beyond the cute leprechaun and turn it into a lesson about shading and creating form. See step-by-step examples of how to add color to this leprechaun in this blog post.
Take your leprechaun drawing lesson beyond just a cute leprechaun and turn it into a lesson about shading and creating form. 

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