Art Prodigy Propoganda
As an art teacher, nothing is more ire-inspiring to me than the proliferation of prodigy propaganda. We see them everywhere on social media – young…
Musings
THE MAGIC OF SEEING
Seeing better – like reading – is a skill that can enhance nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. My older sister learned how to read…
Gesture & Bad Giraffe Taxedermy
Gesture is an essential skill for artists, and especially taxidermists, to master. 19th century Paris had a giraffe. Not just any giraffe – a beloved…
Learning to Draw Matters
You have a magic carpet/That will whiz you through the air To Spain or Maine or Mexico/If you just tell it where. So will…
The “Normal” Art Classroom
What is “normal” in the art classroom anymore? And should we go back to teaching art exactly the way we were before? The pandemic may have…
Deftness of Touch when Drawing
Sensitivity of touch is a necessary skill for learning how to draw at the highest levels. Learning How to Draw When I started learning how…
YES, YOU CAN WEAR THAT COLOR
How to un-banish a color from your wardrobe and find the right version of it for you. I used to think that I could NOT wear…
NOTES ABOUT NOTICING
Tree Study by John Ruskin (1819-1900) Ruskin Foundation, Ruskin Library, Lancaster University “That woman poached a couch and skinned it!” This what my friend and…