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ART TEACHER GUILT

Please note that this post contains affiliate links. You can read our affiliates policy here. What Happens When Art Teachers Don’t Have The Answers? Have you ever had students ask you for help with their artwork, and you *gulp* didn’t … Continue reading →

WHO IS EDWARD MITCHELL BANNISTER?

Discover the man who helped change the course of art education and become a founding instructor of the Rhode Island School of Design. “Landscape” by Edward Mitchell Bannister from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Edward Mitchell Bannister’s Artistic Journey You … Continue reading →

HOW TO DRAW A ROSE PART II

“Atelier” is simply the French word for “studio”. It is a place where artists train in order to master realistic drawing and painting skills. Today, this French term continues to be in use, as that is where most American painters … Continue reading →

HOW TO DRAW A ROSE PART 1

Why a rose? Roses inspire many people and are one of the most desired subjects people wish to draw. In this article, I will take you through every step of drawing a rose using a block-in method. By following this … Continue reading →

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Powerpoint: Eyeballs

This fun lesson plan helps students discover how ellipses change shape based on their relationship to the viewer.

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Powerpoint: Keying Values

Discover how to make a plan for values before ever touching pencil to paper. This lesson will teach you how to key your values to create beautiful effects in your drawings.

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Powerpoint: Shiny!

Discover how to manipulate values to create shiny effects.

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Powerpoint: Smart Value Scale

Discover how to create a 9 step value scale the smart way!

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