Scientific Discoveries in Art
Scientific progress is not always recognized in art, but it plays a significant role in aesthetic developments. Cadmiums The discovery of cadmiums as a use…
Art Education
Art teachers unite! These articles help art teachers discover resources in art education.
How to Care for a Class Set of Wood Painting Palettes
Discover how to make your wood painting palettes last years and even get better with age. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. Additionally,…
What Should I Draw?
“What should I draw?” is a common refrain from students in my art classroom. After years of answering this question, I have found that the…
Art Skill Scarcity: What Happened?
Learning how to draw realistically was a necessary skill taught in much formal education up until the dawn of the 20th century. DRAWING ACCURATELY IS…
4 Must-Read Atelier Art Books for Newbies
New to atelier training? Here are 4 great atelier books to help you get started. Please note this post contains affiliate links. You can read…
BEST DRAWING PENCILS FOR THE CLASSROOM
This guide reviews the pros and cons of 3 different pencil styles as seen through the lens of classroom use. Before we begin, you should…
Best Easels for the Art Classroom
Discover the best art easel style for your teaching needs. There are 2 major easel types that are useful for teaching art to large groups…
BEST DRAWING BOARDS FOR THE ART CLASSROOM
Drawing boards are an essential tool for helping students level up their drawing skillset. But they also pose unique classroom management challenges. So, which drawing…
WHY DRAWING BOARDS ARE AWESOME FOR TEACHING ART
Drawing boards provide a huge advantage for students who wish to work realistically. They reduce visual distortions when drawing and provide quality work surfaces when…
How Should I Draw?
Discover the techniques that are congruent with you artistic soul. “How should I draw?” is likely a question students have asked since ateliers were invented….
High School Drawing Lesson Plan
This drawing lesson is sure to be a hit with your high school students. Shiny! This slide art lesson plan helps high school students discover…
ATELIER/ARTIST DICTIONARY
What is Atelier? Notional Space? Contours? Fret not my friend, this is your go-to artist dictionary for all those wonky terms people who draw and…