Process Eats Product

Process Eats Product

  I believe this completely.  One reason why it makes so much sense to me is because, usually, in order to be successful we can’t make only one product and…
The Secret of Creative Success

The Secret of Creative Success

  There is a secret that all successful creative people know: If you want to be a successful creative, you have to create a lot of work. Yep, it’s pretty…
Exploring Light Bulbs

Exploring Light Bulbs

  When Thomas Edison attempted to create a functional light bulb he had no idea if it would work or not. The final result was an unknown. But, like all…
The Different and Unfamiliar

The Different and Unfamiliar

  As an art educator, I try not to impose my sensibilities, my taste, my preferences on my students work. Sure, I share them with my students because in them,…
50 Words

50 Words

  Author, Stephen King writes 2000 words per day. Author, Kate DiCamillo writes two pages per day.   Author, Neil Gaiman wrote his book Coraline over several years sometimes writing…
Time to Tinker

Time to Tinker

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up  this week with…
Bad Work

Bad Work

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up  this week with…
The Boredom Standard

The Boredom Standard

  If you are in education, you know the education landscape has gotten a bit crazy as of late. The demands, the pace, the content, and the assessments have all…
Creating versus Creativity

Creating versus Creativity

  Just because a student creates a product doesn’t mean they are exhibiting or developing or practicing creativity. For instance, if a student merely follows the directions and creates a…
20 Words. Great Artists.

20 Words. Great Artists.

  20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF on Twitter.   Rich (@RACzyz)