I once asked my daughter what her least favorite art project was and she said making portraits, especially self-portraits. Are you surprised? Truth is, as parents (and teachers) we adore... Learn More
Using a template or a starter when teaching little kids about the process of making portraits helps the child considerably. Don’t worry that you are stifling creativity. As long as... Learn More
This project is pure magic. Children combine basic cutting and crafting skills with the fine art instruction of drawing and using watercolors. The project requires a little prep on your... Learn More
Believe it or not, this lesson originally began as a device for learning how to draw hats. As I perused my collection of cowboy books (I secretly always wanted to... Learn More
The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino is swimming with art inspiration. The book is gloriously illustrated, portraying the life of oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau, from his beginnings in... Learn More