This PowerPoint includes masks from a variety of cultures all over the world. The videos show step by step instructions to completing a clay mask using a mask mold. This is a fun projects students enjoy.
This powerpoint includes artwork by MC Escher and a few other op artists. It explores space and form and includes many examples of op art projects. The 2 demo videos show how to draw an optical illusion and color it to depict the illusion of form. This is a fun back to school project or any time of the year. Students get very into it. I've done this project with 5th-8th grade and have had great results.
This is a bundle of 2 Wayne Thiebaud Inspired Projects. The first powerpoint includes information about Wayne Thiebaud, his art, and the element of art form. These 2 projects teach about form, how to create the illusion of form in drawing followed by creating a physical form with clay. The second powerpoint discusses clay terms and glazing techniques. There are 4 demo videos. 2 demo videos model how to create a cake drawing and paint it. I use this project for square 1 each year, the results ar
These 2 videos provide step by step instructions to creating a plaster mask . Also included is a mask PowerPoint I use for the clay mask project. This powerpoint can still be used with this plaster mask project.
This bundle includes demo videos that show step by step instructions for 3 projects -1 Point perspective Name or Word (2 Videos) -1 Point Perspective Landscape drawing (desert) (2 videos) -1 Point Perspective City drawing (2 Videos)
Bundle Includes: -Slideshow (Guiding students through research) -1 Video on how to copy and paste pictures for google slide show -6 Art Project Videos (clay mask/plaster masks, clay vases, tie dye) -Country Research Graphic Organizer -Peer Grading Rubric -Peer Compare and Contrast Artwork Activity worksheet World Research Project: this is a class wide project I facilitate in art class. Students select a country to research and create a slideshow about the artwork from that country. Students us
This radial symmetry project bundle includes a powerpoint and 3 demo videos. The materials needed for this are: Shape stencils, rulers, drawing paper, pencils, and markers. I've used this project for students in 2nd and 4th grade and both turned out well. I'm sure it would work well for other grades as well. Also a good square 1 art project.
In this demo video, step by step instructions are given to create a one point perspective landscape drawing. Students can follow along or watch the video prior to the lesson. This video details vocabulary for 1 point perspective and creating the illusion of space. This is one of 2 videos.
This is a great project to help students get to know each other. They can create a name tag that represents their interests. This bundle includes: -Powerpoint with student examples -Demo video to walk students through -Worksheet to scaffold their ideas
This bundle includes 2 videos and a PowerPoint detailing 1 point perspective and how it's applied in art. This is a fun project that students enjoy. It can work as a good ice breaker or a nice closure too. It's also a great introduction to 1 point perspective. Materials needed: pencil, paper, erasers, colored pencils and or markers.
This PowerPoint consists of two projects, How to draw a cake form and How to create a clay cupcake. The focus of these 2 projects is form and Wayne Thiebaud. The PowerPoint consists of information about Wayne Thiebaud and examples of his art. A bundle is available and it included the 4 demo videos that were created for these 2 projects.
World Research Project: this is a class wide project I facilitate in art class. Students select a country to research and create a slideshow about the artwork from that country. Students usually work well in partners for this. After each research topic, students create their own artwork in connection with that topic. Country research topics: -Traditional textiles of selected country -Traditional masks of selected country -Traditional vases/vessels of selected country 3 Art projects pair wit
Distance learning guided art demonstration. This is a fun collage project for K, 1, 2, and 3rd grade. Included is a demo video that features art from Henri Matisse as well as directions for the project.
This video features 90 slides of masks from a variety of culture. It was designed to go step by step with the videos featured in my products- Clay Masks videos 1-3. This is a fun project that students enjoy.
This Powerpoint includes many different examples of 1 point perspective. It's used for 3 different perspective projects. 66 Slides -1 Point perspective Name -1 Point Perspective Landscape Drawing/watercolor -1 Point perspective city drawing This powerpoint is meant to go with a bundle of demo videos for all 3 projects. This is not the bundle. You can find the bundle in my store.
Distance learning guided art demonstration. This demo video shows how to create an optical illusion using pen and paper. This project works well with students in 5th-8th grade. This is part 1 of a 2 part project.
This powerpoint includes artwork by MC Escher and a few other op artists. It explores space and form and includes many examples of op art projects. There are demo videos that show how to do one of the optical illusions and is optional in a bundle.
This is a basic powerpoint that shows the steps to create this radial symmetry project. It is meant to go with the demo videos which are in my store. I recommend purchasing the bundle instead of this solo powerpoint because the bundle includes the demo videos.
This bundle includes a powerpoint that focuses on developing a story. It prompts students to think about plot, theme, characters, settings, etc. Then students consider the principles of design and how to use them as a guide to illustrate their story. When making the book for this project, I would typically use cardstock, but you can use cereal boxes and even printer paper. Students can look at comics or regular books, even children's books as inspiration. Also included in this bundle is 2 videos
This video describes how to make a clay mask using a mask mold. This is video 1 of 3. The clay I use is Laguna EM330. This is a fun project that students enjoy. Materials: Clay Mask Mold Tools- bamboo skewer, forks, popsicle sticks Water cup
I do my best to model projects using vocabulary and anticipating misconceptions I've seen over the years. Often I reference anchor charts and add elements that make the videos more interesting for students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude.
My own education history
I received a BFA in Art Education and a MA in Art Education.
Additional biographical information
Currently I teach elementary art in Tucson, Arizona.
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