What to Wear for Reiki: Outfits for Touch Energy Healing
In addition to being an English teacher, writer and artist, I’m also a Reiki practitioner in Boston, so people often ask me: “What should I wear for Reiki?” and “What …
Art and Life Inspiration
How can art give us inspiration for life ideas, and life inspire us to make art? Get art prompts for what to draw, ideas on how to do techniques, deep thoughts on imagination for inspiration, time lapse videos of the creative process… and also just enjoyable, beautiful, cute pictures to look at!
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Pi Day Printable Art Activity: Coloring Cute Cards, FREE!
What is Pi? Though I’ve been an English teacher for the past 18 years, I’ve always harbored a fascination with the mathematical concept, Pi. What is this “Pi” I speak …
Cute Drawing Ideas: 12 Easy Prompts for Kids and Adults
Sometimes we all need a little sweetness in our lives: a chance to say, “Aww! So cute!” To that end, here is a big and bubbly list of 12 cute …
How to Stop Snacking at Night: An Easy Trick That Works
Do you have a resolution to stop snacking late at night? What a worthy goal! You’re not alone in wanting to quit munching after dinner ends. Luckily, here is an …
18 Fun Art Prompts to Get Your Creative Ideas Flowing!
Looking for some fun and creative art prompts to get your drawing inspiration flowing? You’ve come to the right place! Here is a growing list of interesting — and sometimes …
Life Ideas, Illustrated: 16 Ways to Be Happier!
How Can Art Help Us Live Better? I may be an English teacher, but my educational cartoons are here to help you with everyday LIFE as well! In this post, …
How to Quit Coffee: Benefits and Caffeine Withdrawal Help
I just accomplished something I never, ever though would be possible: cutting back caffeine from 2-3 cups of coffee a day (after 17 years of dependency) to just one cup …
Why Is Art Important in Life, Society, School, and Education?
First, What IS Art? I’m thrilled you’re diving into the inquiry of why art is important! Before we answer that question, however, it is essential to define a key term: …
8 Benefits of Drawing: Advantages of a Sketching Hobby
Have you been looking for your next project to stay busy, learning, and happy? Perhaps learning to draw has been on your list of things to do, but you don’t …
Queen of Hearts Drawing Battle: Who Wins?
Given my four year old daughter‘s current adoration of both queens AND heart shapes, I went down a wild rabbit-hole of art inspiration last night, pumping out not one but …