This year, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators ended the Tomie DePaolo award and replaced it with the Narrative Art Award. The rules are simple- you submit three illustrations that convey a cohesive story in the theme of … Read More
What if the Big Bad Wolf was framed?
Twisted or “fractured” fairy tales are old, familiar fairy tales told with a twist. They challenge us to ask “what if”, through words and images. Writing and illustrating fractured fairy tales gives … Read More
Want to know what happens after you submit your picture book to a publisher? Last week I attended The A to Z of Picture Books, presented by author Kat Yeh and Rotem Moscovich, Editor at Disney-Hyperion. The presentation was true … Read More
There are many ways to incorporate textures into your painting, and I have a few to share.
More and more I am incorporating textures into my art. When using acrylics, there is no shortage of sands, gels, and impasto mixtures … Read More
Express Yourself! Paper Masks Inspired by Japanese Noh Masks
This summer while researching projects for my seventh grade art class, I came across these Japanese Noh masks. They are quite expressive and beautiful, while maintaining their simplicity.
Noh classic … Read More
This is part two of How to Use Narrative Art to Teach Elements of a story. Part one discussed setting.
Analyzing narrative art teaches students how to observe and think critically about the world around them.
Narrative Art is particularly … Read More
In San Francisco recently, a man boarded the subway, brandished a gun for a few minutes, walked up to 20 year-old Justin Valdez, aimed and shot the young man dead. The subway car was full of passengers, but not one … Read More
Win a Free Print of this image as well as critical thinking graphic organizers! Simply watch the short video and answer the questions below, it’s that easy. The first person to answer all three questions correctly will win an … Read More
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
Listening to AC/DC’s Highway to Hell, I saw this girl walk over and sit next to me on the bleachers. She seemed just as annoyed as I was. Not being dressed for gym, we were banished to “to think about … Read More
