Can something as simple as painting an angel rock really energize your creative spirit and motivation?! I have found that “Yes! It can and it feels like magic! Sometimes when work and family demands get so busy, I feel like my creative spirit has been …
art for teens
3 Reasons to Start the School Year with Optical Illusions!
When Planning Your Drawing Unit… Start with Optical Illusions! Optical Illusions will engage young artists and teens right from the start of the school year! The first couple of weeks of art class is a soup of emotions for your students. Some are excited to …
How to Shade Dragon Eyes! 8 Easy Steps!
Welcome! This post explores how to easily shade dragon eyes realistically! This valuable and engaging drawing lesson increases your students’ value shading skills and deepens their understanding of how to apply Value Shading to achieve Form and Texture. Have you noticed that it seems like …
How to Draw 3-D Letters for Name Designs!
Drawing 3-D Letter Name Designs is a non-intimidating way to start art class! Name design drawings also help the teacher learn student names right from the start! 3-D lettering can be used to create name tags, graffiti name designs, sketchbook covers, or art portfolio designs! …
Name Designs! First Week of School!
Name Designs are an easy way to start the first week of school! Clever teachers start the first art lesson with an easy name because it helps them to quickly learn their students’ names! Even better kids enjoy learning new ways to create lettering. …
How to Teach Kids to Draw Using One Line!
Is it really possible to teach kids to draw using only one line?! Yes! Have you found yourself asking the question “How do I teach kids to draw”?! I can help! Try this One Continuous Line Drawing Art Challenge! Part of the challenge of teaching …






