Colored Pencil Holiday Drawing Art Project

Festive Fabulousness Guaranteed in Your Art Classroom As teachers, we’re constantly reflecting on our lessons and student progress. Whether it’s planning, teaching, or reviewing a unit, we always find ourselves asking key questions: Before the unit begins: “What do I want them to learn?” During the unit: “How will they learn it?” After the unit: […]

Color Pencil Drawing Ideas for Beginners – Prismacolor Colored Pencil Techniques

Mastering Colored Pencil Techniques for Beginners When I first started teaching colored pencil techniques to beginners, I quickly realized it wasn’t as easy as I thought. I handed out cool images, gave a two-week deadline, and waited for the magic to happen. But instead of magic, I was met with frustration—students struggled with their techniques, […]

Art Teachers Should Stop Making These Six Vital Assumptions

Avoiding the Assumption Trap in the Art Classroom It’s easy to fall into the trap of relying on assumptions in the art classroom. Whether it’s assumptions about a student’s abilities, behavior, or interests, these preconceived notions can stifle creativity and hinder authentic connections. As art teachers, it’s our responsibility to recognize and break down these […]

Art Teacher Blogging 101: Starting from Scratch

Oh. My. Goodness. How many YouTube tutorials on blogging can a person watch before pure exasperation sets in? If you’re anything like me, you’ve been through a dozen, and I’m still trying to figure out how to change my author name, let alone this dark blue background that doesn’t match the rest of the site. […]

Acrylic Painting Breakdown: Teaching Success Step-by-Step

Somebody Call 9-1-1! Wait, don’t panic—it’s not an emergency, but we’re about to break things down. This post is dedicated to helping you teach acrylic painting successfully at the middle or high school level using a scaffolded approach. With this method, you’ll ensure great results for all your students. Starting with the Basics Let’s begin […]

“It’s Showtime!”: Time for an Art Show

It’s That Time of Year! The end of the school year is here, and that means it’s time for an art show! After navigating the challenges of virtual exhibitions during the pandemic, we’re thrilled to return to in-person student art shows. In this post, I’ll share my top tips for preparing and hosting a successful […]