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Sleepy Puppies Dog Sculpture

Hey everyone!  I just finished a huge painting project- Sleepy Puppies, dedicated to shelter dogs.

For anyone who knows me, they know how important dogs are, specifically shelter dogs.  I have always wanted to make a piece of art dedicated … Read More

5 Steps to Increase Creativity in Your Workspace

To help you release all the awesomeness that you possess,  I’ve detailed five specific steps you can take to increase your productivity and your creativity. When your workspace flows, so will you. Problem #1: Your workspace is schizophrenic.

Whether … Read More

Shakespeare Afficionados: Win a FREE Shakespeare Illustration!

Shakespeare quotes are classic- dripping with hidden (and sometimes not so hidden) meaning. Inspire your students with this original one-of-a-kind Shakespeare illustration! (see image below)

It’s quite simple: post your favorite Shakespeare quote in the comments section and you can … Read More

Starting Over

The idea of starting over is scarier than the actual ‘doing’ of it.

As a teacher, I get to start over every September (actually August, but who’s counting).  I have the luxury/responsibility to be reflective, change what needs to be … Read More

The Impact Your Physical Space has on Creativity and Learning in Your Classroom

Whenever I cover a class for a colleague, whether it is math, science, or English, I am amazed at the rigid structure on their classrooms.  Invariably, those classrooms have small desks with the attached chairs, lined up in perfect rows, … Read More

You Don’t Scare Me Writing Prompt Video

Here goes.  Watch the short video, pay attention to the smallest detail, think about what the words, images and music are telling you, and in the ‘comments’ section below, write your story. It’s that simple.

You may also read … Read More

Borrowed Light Writing Prompt Video

Here goes.  Watch the short video, pay attention to the smallest detail, think about what the words, images and music are telling you, and in the ‘comments’ section below, write your story.

Click the image to start the … Read More

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Color Challenge

Color is subjective.  If you know anything about color, you know that the way it looks depends on the color that is next to it.  (If you’ve every purchased the “perfect shade” of wall paint, to only go home and … Read More

Boyd Reath Classical Murals

I recently took a Cast Drawing class at the Grand Central Academy of Art in NY and had an amazing experience.  At this class I came across the following company that specializes in classical murals, finishes for walls and furniture … Read More