painting
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How Not to Teach Art
The project was Starry Night by Van Gogh. My artists are third and fourth-graders. I showed them Starry Night. Then we watched a video. We watched and paused as we painted along. That is where I went absolutely wrong. The… Continue reading
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Wild Heart Artist
Today I read this question from a Cat Coq post. What would it really mean to you to know you’ve built a reliable career doing what you love? In this post, right here I want to wander and dream of… Continue reading
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Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. From time to time I come across a person that I can freely talk about being an artist with. It’s a rare occasion when I feel free… Continue reading
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Earliest Painting Memory
My earliest memory is finger painting and making a mess! I’ve loved art every day of my life. I still like to make a mess! Here I am stamping with an eraser. It’s Corita Kent, James Victore, EttaVee, Shantell Martin…who… Continue reading
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Last Thoughts of 2022
I was working on this post yesterday and accidentally hit publish before I was done. Now that I’ve cleared that up let’s get into the last thoughts of 2022. Runner’s up Oh right, I’ve been sketching floral arrangements! I archived… Continue reading
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Artist Tips of the Year
Practice for Flow Not Perfection Practice isn’t about getting good or great. Practice is about letting go. At some point, there’s this voice and you realize it’s there, always has been. I have sat and sat for hours trying to… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 