This blog post details 5 ways to extend student work after lockdown. I’ve seen a lot of art teachers on social media worrying about the quantity of work their students have created in lockdown. First things first, don’t worry you are not alone. You are not the only one who is worrying like crazy that […]
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The ideas below are all easy art starter activities for zoom. Many of us are zooming away every lesson and it’s good to have some new ideas to keep things fresh and students engaged. Students Change their Background Picture This first one is so simple. Your students will already know how to change their background […]
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 […]
