In my book “Nurturing Children in The Visual Arts Naturally,” I recount a humorous anecdote. About the day my five-year-old son excitedly showed me his peculiar doodles. It has taken me two decades to grasp the developmental stages children undergo in learning to draw and paint. My challenge as both a professional artist and art […]
Making water marks Here are eight different ocean water art techniques you can teach kids. These textures can make water maps interesting textures. These textures can also create ocean water marks around landforms. These painting lessons are great for all ages. Elementary children can do most steps independently. Rather than painting water basic blue, use […]
Digital multimedia arts offer meaningful creative learning experiences for children. Before becoming an art teacher for children, I worked as a computer graphic designer using digital multimedia tools. I have firsthand experience of the transformative power that software and apps can have in elevating my creative ideas. Connecting children with visual arts and digital tools […]