This watercolor trumpet is inspired by the legendary Miles Davis. My students are currently creating their jazz collagraph printing plates and we’ve been listening to Miles Davis on repeat. Continue reading Daily Doodle | Trumpet Painting
I’ve been teaching my 5th graders different shading techniques and this deer skull has been staring at my from the corner of my classroom just begging me to draw it. Continue reading Daily Doodle: Deer Skull Drawing
Growing up on the lake, fishing with my dad and grandad was my favorite thing. My siblings and I always thought it was hilarious anytime someone caught a black crappie and loved the excuse to call it a “crappy fish”. https://youtu.be/o72ECTIOdYw Continue reading Daily Doodle: Crappie Painting
Spring break started with painting on the dock while my sister in law fishes. I love the sunfish cameo, but don’t worry, we threw the fish back! The only hiccup was the sudden rain storm that passed within five minutes, but washed away my first base painting! https://youtu.be/omOxgRfgynU Continue reading Daily Doodle: Fishing Lure Live Painting
It finally feels (and tastes) like spring! https://youtu.be/Nr-0sY1W7P0 Continue reading Daily Doodle: Disappearing Cadbury Eggs
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This cross curricular unit started with a question: How can I incorporate printmaking in my art class without a printing press and without the budget to buy linoleum or carving tools? Printmaking has always been my weak area in my teaching game. I’ve always felt like it’s a lot of extra work for unpredictable results. Forgive me, printmakers!!!! As an artist, I prefer to draw … Continue reading Jazz Collage and Printmaking: Cross Curricular Art Unit
This doodle is easy as pie. Continue reading Daily Doodle: Cherry Pie Watercolor Painting
My students LOVE drawing donuts. They look forward to it all year when they see the donut artwork hanging from previous classes. This unit is jam packed with art concepts, techniques, vocabulary and so many opportunities to spark creativity. Obviously, I am majorly inspired by Wayne Thiebaud. He was introduced to me by my best friend (who is also an artist, check her amazing work … Continue reading Donut Oil Pastel Lesson Plan
Strawberries are so fun to draw because of the pops of rich color. It’s also a fun challenge because of all of the little highlights and tiny seeds! Continue reading Daily Doodle: Strawberry Drawing
