Abstract, Art History, Color, Color Mixing, creativity, high school, middle school, Uncategorized

Color Mixing with Auguste Herbin’s Alphabet

I teach color and color theory every year to all my classes. I am teaching middle school and wanted to find a new way to introduce the concept. Last year I had a 100 color painting that did not go so well. Students who had my class would discuss how hard the assignment was. So… Continue reading Color Mixing with Auguste Herbin’s Alphabet

Abstract, Art History, creativity, Elementary School, Homeschool, Kindergarten, SPED, Uncategorized

Abstract Art Lesson: Motor Skills Development

This year I had the opportunity to teach special education students in my art class. At first, it was a struggle to find art lessons that were beneficial, substantial, or helped develop motor skills and creativity. Many of the resources I found focused more on the process, which being also valuable, I really wanted projects… Continue reading Abstract Art Lesson: Motor Skills Development