Colour Theory
Colour theory can be intimidating, but it is simpler than you might think. This article will teach you everything you need to know in order…
Dept. of Aesthetics Blog
How to Make Yellow Darker
Yellow. The trickiest color to learn to make darker. But why is it so hard? The answer to “How to make yellow darker?” is somewhat…
6 Easy Steps to Draw & Paint Realistically
Here are 6 easy steps you can take to to learn how to draw realistic things RIGHT NOW. If the idea of being able to…
22 Inspirational Quotes for Art Teachers
Teaching is a little more challenging than it was even a year ago. These quotes for art teachers will help you dig deep. Feel free…
Capsule Wardrobe for Art Teachers
Ok art teachers, let’s talk fashion. Some of us are super into it, others not so much. And probably the majority of us wish we…
Black and White Aren’t Colors
When I was growing up, one of the first color theory lessons I remember learning is ROYGBIV, which is an acronym for the order of…
Color Theory Lesson Plans
Teaching color theory can be lots of fun with the right resources. But sometimes there is so much contradictory information out there, it’s hard to…
5 Mistakes Art Teachers Make When Teaching Portraits
Are your students’ portraits just so-so? Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid when teaching portraiture to help you get wow-worthy work from your students….
Drawing Assignments for High School Students
These drawing assignments for high school students are perfect for helping your students learn how to draw at a higher level. Drawing Assignments to Help…
17 Quotes for Art Teachers
Art teachers can never have too many inspiring quotes in their lives! These art teacher quotes are intended to be shared wherever it brings you…
Art Shaming
Often when people find out I’m an artist, they will lean in very cautiously, and embarrassingly admit to me that they just don’t “get” most…
The Portrait Drawing Secret that Every Art Teacher Should Know
Capturing a likeness when drawing portraits is one of the most difficult challenges students face in the art classroom. This one secret will make you…