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India ink is one of my students’ favorite media. It creates bold artworks and the variety of painting, line work and ink splatter are so much fun to experiment with. Try out this india ink nest artwork that explores value, contrast, composition and symbolism. If you have a short attention span like me, this video will give you 38 second snapshot of the technique: Observational … Continue reading India Ink Nest Artwork
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Hands are a tough subject. My students eyes get wide when I say we are going to focus on drawing hands from life. This hand contour drawing unit requires tons of guided practice and lot’s of encouragement along the way. Hands are a great subject matter because they are so approachable, easy to come by, and are an incredible tool to communicate ideas, emotion and … Continue reading Hand Contour Drawing
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This post will describe my favorite seven sculpture lessons that are not clay. Building a 3D program with a variety of processes and materials can be challenging. There are budget constraints and sculpture supplies can be so expensive. Some of the techniques can be intimidating and I don’t always have a lot of experience with certain media. Flashback to the time I bought a bunch … Continue reading Seven Sculpture Lessons That are Not Clay
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This post will describe (in detail!) my practice of daily art history warm-ups. These prompts help students develop their art interpretation and art criticism skills and it’s a wonderful opportunity to investigate a broad range of artists consistently. Students also develop their art vocabulary both by writing and participating in verbal discussions. This practice is a classroom management game changer and helps establish a daily … Continue reading Art History Warm-Ups
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Linocuts are such a fun way to explore line, shape and personal expression. Students (mostly) love the hands-on process and the magic of pulling prints. The physicality of carving keeps students engaged and the final results are often a beautiful surprise. This memory linocut artwork provides great results and helps student practice using their personal voice. Materials for Linocuts ***This description contains affiliate links to … Continue reading Memory Linocut Artwork
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