Art and Life Inspiration

Ready for another installment of complicated color combinations? (Ooh, the English teacher in me loves that alliteration…) Since previously we unpacked “What Does Purple and Green Make?” I decided to …

It’s time for another pigment party for color swirling fun! Fresh off my exploration of “What Does Purple and Green Make?” I realized that I’ve never before asked: What do …

Hello from your friendly artist and teacher! Today, fresh off our exploration into “What Do Yellow and Purple Make?” we are going to do a hands-on investigation of the burning …

Most of us know the simpler color combinations like, “Blue and yellow make green,” but as an artist, I’ve delighted recently in exploring some of the more lesser-known mixes. Yesterday …

Fresh off the shocking result of my inquiry, “What Do Yellow and Purple Make?” I realized there was a whole other rabbit-hole to dive down in this investigation: Despite being …

I’m a little embarrassed that as a lifelong artist, and a huge fan of seeing purple and yellow together, I never before paused to ask the question: What do yellow …

What?! I have my own hand-designed colorful clothing brand now for you to buy brightly colored shirts, dresses, and pants in mens, women’s and kids’ sizes?! Why, yes indeed I …

As a teacher, artist, and mother, the question, “Why is art important in society and life” is centrally important. It is my pleasure today to illustrate and answer this question …

Want to make a drawing of a rainbow? Here are easy ways to make rainbow art using painting or a digital app. Also: an Arc vs. Arch lesson. #rainbow #art #digitalart #painting #rainbows

Have you been looking for your next project to stay busy, learning, and happy? Perhaps learning to sketch or exploring drawing prompts has been on your list of things to …