In this blog I want to share some advice for teaching kids to draw. I’ll share some advice I have gathered over a few decades teaching all ages to draw and illustrate. Why Observation Is Important One of the first things I like to teach my students is the fundamental concept of art observation. […]
Winter Project In this blog, I want to share a fun way for kids to learn about the uniqueness of snowflakes! In my book “Clay Play,” I explore the benefits of clay modeling on the brain. You can find more about “Clay Play” in the links provided below. Learning about clay snowflakes is easy for […]
Painting Holiday Ornaments In this blog post, I want to share my favorite painting project that I do with thousands of kids during the holidays – ornaments! This activity is a highlight of my classes and workshop events during the festive season. We paint wooden craft ornaments with acrylic paint. It’s a special activity […]