This blog post outlines how to print with carbon paper and shows a couple of different ways to work into the prints. I was recently reminded by a colleague about the potential of printing with carbon paper and it made me want to revisit this technique. It is a dry alternative to monoprinting and can achieve […]
In the summer I was asked by the Art Education Association of New Jersey to contribute some professional development for their members about differentiation in art, so I created the video below. This was for their online conference. I’m pleased to say that AENJ said on Twitter that is was one of the top most-watched […]
Drawing skulls is appealing to so many students. If you then want your students to make connections with artists, illustrator Mimi Ilnitskaya from Kazakhstan is an artist worth knowing about. Her whimsical drawings of skulls are inspired by some of her favourite artists: Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo […]
Using Showbie for art lessons is a solution for online learning. I have found Showbie is the perfect platform for art teachers as for each child you can see a progression of their work within the assignments that you create. It is intuitive to use and I’ve started to use it in more and more […]
Artist Michael Screen, has recently developed a deep interest in nautical art, and is currently working on a portfolio based on studies of decaying and abandoned ships and boats. Originally from Wales, he has been based in Portsmouth for the last 20 years. Portsmouth’s coastal location is clearly an advantage to his work. Screen commented […]
Zoom Art Lessons present a whole new challenge for teachers. I can’t think of a subject more difficult to teach using Zoom than art. Additionally, I can’t think of another subject where more one-to-one teaching usually goes on. Seeing student work as it progresses is essential for us to be able to help. If we don’t, […]
