This summer I am teaching drawing and painting for kids in Stone Mountain, Ga. near where I live. The classes are small and concentrated during the summer with three classes per week and 2 hours long each. The advantage of teaching private classes over public school art is that the class size is […]
Doodle Day’s First Anniversary
These are some of my more current illustrations for the Doodle Day prompts. Last week marked Doodle Day’s first anniversary. What is Doodle Day you might be thinking ? It is a group page on FaceBook for doodlers, people who like to draw. Some are illustrators, writers, teachers, and children of all ages. The […]
Evaluating Your Child’s Drawings And Tal
As a former art teacher for many years, I was often asked by parents if I thought their child had talent in art. For many years I taught privately in my store and studio and I guess the parents were trying to justify the amount they were paying for lessons if they could be assured […]
Children’s Book Review -A Birthday Clown
Clowns are fun and colorful. Archer wants a clown to attend his 5-year-old birthday party but his Mom has different ideas. she thinks clowns are scary and say “no”. Archer is determined to change her mind. Kathy Mashburn is the author of this children’s book that explores the feelings of both adults and children on […]
Free Kids Art And Reading Online Camp- D...
Today is Friday and that means FREE APPS for kids. Every Friday I will review and list some free apps for kids. Also the Moms With Apps website offers specials every Friday until 8 PM when most of the apps return to regular price. Many developers offer free or reduced prices on their […]
Free Kids Art and Reading Club – Day 2
I hope everyone had a good time visiting the MOMA interactive online art gallery on Day 1. There are a lot of fun things to do while viewing the animated version of the MOMA art gallery in New York City. Also I hope you will draw your self portrait (a picture of yourself) and post […]