But I Wanted A Horse
It’s often said that there are no mistakes in art. But it’s not really true. If a…
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THE Creative Processes
There really is no such thing as THE creative process. Everyone’s creative process is different. Essentially, we…
The Monet Lesson
We can learn a lot about Monet, the Impressionist painter, and about Impressionism, the painting movement that Monet led…
Be Creative
It’s a phrase we hear often, “Be Creative!” It’s probably mostly uttered in regards to art or…
A Recipe for Creativity
Notice ideas, things, places where you find joy. Explore those ideas, things, and places through any means you can. Painting,…
Expanding Possibility
In my art room this year, for my students, I’m trying to open the door of possibility or…
Moods
The easiest way to begin to access any text, movie, video, song, poem article, design, painting or other artwork…
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…
The Value of Art Viewing
When students or even adults learn to view art, learn to discuss art, and learn to respond to art…