In art, negative space is the space around and between the subject of the image. The positive space is the subject or object of the image. Why is it important? Negative space is important because it can help us to draw accurately and can help with creating an interesting composition. How can negative space help […]
When I first saw the insect art created by Rose Sanderson, I happened to be teaching my students an insect project. I couldn’t wait to share her work with my students. Her detailed paintings on the covers of old hardback books had instant appeal. Art teachers often encourage students to experiment with the surfaces they […]
This year I have decided to take part in Sketchbook Circle. It was a big decision for me to take part as I have a lot on my plate with teaching, running this website and family commitments. But aren’t we all busy? Isn’t it a good idea to take some time to do a little […]
As digital natives, students take photographs all of the time. Tapping into using these skills is an incredible way to encourage experimentation through photo-editing. Snapseed is a free and easy to use App that will transform students’ initial photographs into dynamic images in a few simple steps. Add definition with HDR-Scape The HDR Scape filter […]
Can you find the 6 differences between these two paintings? Just click on the image below to make it larger. This painting is called ‘The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage’ (1874) and is by an artist called Edgar Degas. Degas carefully planned this painting and made sketches of all the figures in it first. You […]
Giving neurodiverse students a voice in the arts should be part of what we do. The Arts are often safe spaces for students with specific learning disorders and mental health conditions to express themselves and shine outside of the academic pressures of the mainstream classroom. It is so important for us as Arts Educators to […]
