Ask a young person what they want to be when they grow up, and more than likely they will say ..."FAMOUS".  I often do identity ...

Markers are the deceivers of the art room!  You know what you are getting with a broken crayon or colored pencil that needs sharpened. Thoug...

  Artists have an amazing ability to create what originally was only a thought/idea. In the process of bringing something to life, the artis...

One of the definitions for language is a system of communication used by a particular country or community. Art has always been a way for th...

As artists, we are often known for what we do/create/make. It is not just what we do, but it also is a major component of who we are.  If we...

  As artists we take our life experiences, art experiences, training, and imagination everywhere we go.  Anything & Everything can be in...

  Vincent Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists.  Seeing his work in person is almost a religious experience.  The color, composition, and ...

  Have you ever met someone that just don't seem to "GET" art in its various forms?  They see a painting...don't "get...

Clay is all about the process.  It is not an art of immediacy.  You create & wait days for it to dry.  You place it in the kiln to fire ...

  In the art room, markers are the deceivers, and one of my least favorite classroom supplies!  You know what you are getting with a broken ...

Robert Indiana's LOVE is iconic.  The image has been used, reused, overused, and abused. Shirts, postage stamps, wall art...it has been ...

Setting alone in your studio uncertain if your current project is a success or not. Looking at new supplies wondering if you should try some...

There is a wonderful appeal to the paint by number kits that you can by at the store or order online.  Everything is provided for you.  The ...

Do you really think your good enough to be an artist?   Is your art good enough? How does it compare to other artists? Are your themes relev...

Art is all about rebellion.  There are no rules.  Anything & everything goes.  Many believe these statements to be true.  I'll conce...

Artists can be extremely critical of their own work.  Because so often they create in isolation...they begin to believe their inner dialog o...

Narrative art tells a story.  I love challenging students to create interesting original narratives. They have to truly think through what t...