I have never done wood carving. I have no idea what I'm doing.   Let me make that clear right off the bat! ha ha ha It was fun to try, a...

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...

WAS excited to see these at my local Dollar Tree....emphasis on WAS!  What my review & you'll see why!

  A friend and former parent contacted me to see if I wanted some of the decorations from their VBS. They had done SPARK.  It is a VBS that ...

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...

 We did not have the large gathering/opening night for the Mayor's Art Show at the Frist Museum (Covid Precautions). However, it was up....

So yesterday I took my 3 kids to Wendy's to spend some quality time enjoying a Frosty.  THAT WAS MY ONLY REASON FOR GOING TO WENDY'S...

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

 We spent five class times on our weaving before moving onto new projects.  However, I've opened my room up when the first bell rings at...

Some of you wanted to see the drawings the students created that inspired the yard sign monsters!  Small changes may have been made in a few...

 I'M SO EXCITED!!! We've been working on this project since last nine weeks, and this week it made a grand appearance in the front o...

 Here is a super fun collaborative project we've been working on since last nine weeks!  It is almost done & I can't wait to sha...

The school year is almost over and the summer is before us!  Would love for you to consider joining our three day workshop this summer.  We ...

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

 Please go to this Vans link and vote for Central High School Knoxville, TN !!! Their art teacher is a friend of mine!!!!  https://customcul...

I’m thrilled with the circle Weavings my third graders are making! I’ve been doing this lesson for 24 years…it never gets old! I’m as excite...

  What is the best way to get over fears/phobias...desensitize!! ha ha   I thought it would be fun to create a board of clown faces using ma...

My 3rd graders are a class or two from finishing their circle weavings.  Over all, this has been a pretty good year for circle weaving.  A m...

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

I have always wanted to do this.  My window looks out to an unkept courtyard & a brick wall. I like the light…but not the view. I had se...

THEY ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!  Check out my review of Peeps Crayons that I found at my local CVS.

I love FIVE BELOW!  Their arts and crafts section has some...SOME....great products.  Not everything is worth your money though.  They curre...

Some have messaged me and asked how I handle the "yarn situation" in my room.  How I do things is not THE way....it is just a way....