Lillie Marshall

Once there was a teacher who was preparing to welcome a set of wonderful students just like you. She knew this year would be different than any year before in …

Hello! I’ve been a teacher for the past 16 years, and I’m writing (and drawing) this article to answer a student question that comes up every September: Why (even now …

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: …

Do you know any children (or maybe even adults) who need a little help learning what to do when they mess up or break something? Read on for this fun …

Want a fun, colorful tale to read with children to learn healthy eating habits and practice imagination? This interactive story is for you. After each question in bold, pause to …

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 …

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 …

What is Creativity? Whether you’re here to look at creative drawings or get motivation and ideas to make them yourself, this process will take you to a new place with …

Wishes of Land Life Wanda the purple whale wanted to be an elephant. She longed to feel the firm ground beneath her massive feet. She longed to have feet at …

A Preface to This Story When I receive your requests for drawings, I strive to fulfill each one, but the latest was a wallop of a challenge: “Draw a horseshoe …