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Painting is Poetry
Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. Leonardo da Vinci From this stance, great books are great…
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Be Creative
It's a phrase we hear often, “Be Creative!” It's probably mostly uttered in regards to art or some artistic endeavor. We hear it at the beginning,…
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A Recipe for Creativity
Notice ideas, things, places where you find joy. Explore those ideas, things, and places through any means you can. Painting, song, sculpture, fashion, acting, dancing, writing, clay, programming, composing, cooking,…
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Expanding Possibility
In my art room this year, for my students, I’m trying to open the door of possibility or better yet, let them open it for themselves. Let…
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Expect Practice Not Perfection
It’s easy to picture perfection. In our mind’s eye everything can work without a hitch. Our plans are always perfect. It’s fun to picture perfection. In reality,…
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People in Power
Parents, teachers, administrators when facing a moment of potential conflict face a choice. Their actions and words can be chosen by an effort to stay in power or…
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Turning to Face Your Blank Page
The other day, I was discussing the first illustration from Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot with a bunch of fifth graders and their teacher. In that illustration, Vashti,…
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The Value of Art Viewing
When students or even adults learn to view art, learn to discuss art, and learn to respond to art meaningfully and personally, they have an opportunity to view:…