Thanks so much for stopping by! My goal is to give you the tools and know-how to create the things you want to create. Sometimes it’s just a matter of knowing where to look, so here are some ideas to help get you started.

What You’ll Find

• Art Projects and Lesson Ideas: I post projects that I’ve done either by myself or with my classes. Sometimes projects work out well, and sometimes they don’t. I’ll just post the ones that worked out. 🙂
• Free Printables: Coloring pages are not just for the young! If you’re learning to draw better, coloring pages are a great resource. The lines are clean and clear, making them easier to see and reproduce. For the very young, download the dot to dot drawing pages.
• Art Contest Listings: Looking for an art contest for the child in your life? I like to post a new contest every week!  The art contest list is continually updated to keep it current, and it’s organized by deadlines.
• Ideas to Inspire: I love sharing links to artists, books, and videos that I’ve found to be inspirational. Hopefully you’ll be inspired by them, too!
• Your Art Gallery: A place for artists of all ages to share their work!

Short on time? Here are some quick starting points:

• Why should children learn to draw? This blog post gives you some reasons for pusuing the arts.
• Start Drawing!: Want to learn how to draw? Discover five important things you need to know before you get started.
• 18 Tips for Drawing:  18 of my best tips for drawing. Both beginners and those more experienced will find useful ideas.
• Lessons: This is a list of lessons you can try for yourself or with a group of students.  The lessons are organized by medium.
• Table of Contents: Here you’ll find a list of all the topics on the site arranged by category. Click on a topic to see all the related.
• Supplies: Confused about all the different types of art supplies? This list explains some of the most common mediums artists use.

Happy Creating!