Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci wrote in his journals using mirror writing? He wrote from right to left and it could only be read...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, that means it's time for Valentine's themed art projects. Kids both young and old love...

It's springtime here in California and after all the rain we had this year, the flowers are in full bloom! I love finding activities that...

Have you ever used clay with your kids? In all my years of teaching, I've noticed that students get the most excited about clay. There is...

Have you ever wondered what the difference between oil pastels and crayons are? Is one better than the other? They are both excellent...

Have you ever wondered what the difference between liquid and pan watercolors is? I discovered liquid watercolors a while back and now I...

First let's talk about what process based art is. Process art is art that is focused on the process of making art, not a finished piece....

Have you ever wanted to have your students create an expressive work of art, but didn't know where to start? Last year I took a workshop...

If you have a young child you may have witnessed them going through a draw your family phase. My daughter just went through this. She...

Have you ever looked at your child's drawing and said something like, "Great mountain!" only to be told it's a house? I think we are all...

I love the book I'm Not Just a Scribble by Diane Alber for many reasons. First, the story and images are cute, simple and clever. It will...

Valentine's Day is coming up! You could buy a package of cards on your next trip to Target, or better yet, you could make your own! I...

Here is a fun process based art activity that can be done just about anywhere. Materials: Sidewalk chalk Tempera paint Paper plates...

I can't tell you how many times I've had moms tell me that they wish they were artistic so that they could teach their young children how...