All School Art Show 2026

Moving to a new school, I had to rethink how I approach things for the art show.  The space is extremely different than my previous school.  The hallways have a ton of murals they had professionally made (I was not willing to put tape/adhesive on them!!)  The cafeteria also has several murals, and a wall of windows.  I decided if I attached the art to butcher paper that I could cover the windows.  Not an ideal situation, but you work with what you have!!  Our school theme was growing, and I ran with that for several lessons in each grade level.  The students were able to select their best work from those lessons.  If you have followed me for awhile, you will notice this looks very different!!  The previous two years there was a sub (non-art person) in the position, and the ten years prior were with an art teacher that only did paper and pencil work. It was a challenge, but I really feel like the students grew in amazing ways during the year. 

 

Summer Project!

We were out of school for a week during the winter because of a major ice storm.  During this time, I volunteered at Compassionate Hands.  It is an organization that helps the un-homed and those who may be struggling financially.  While I was there, I asked if they might want a mural created. THEY WERE SO EXCITED!!!  I told them it would have to wait till summer.  I drew it out and went over my lines with white.  I then started each letter with a color I wanted in that space.  I left brushes and paint for those who utilize Compassionate Hands to join in creating the mural.  I then went back in and cleaned up some areas and did some shading/blending.  It adds some much needed color in the space.  

11th Annual Art With Mr. E Summer Workshop

So last year I was thinking that my annual summer workshop might be coming to an end.  We had only three people attend. Though we had an amazing time, there reaches a point where time and financially it becomes unfeasible to continue. However, this summer we had 10 teachers attend.  They all agreed they wanted it to continue.  This workshop is mainly attended by teachers from smaller school districts in the area that do not have access to art education professional development.  Anyways...here are the pictures from our time together!  

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