There is definitely an aesthetic for patriotic art and design. Tried and true motifs such as color patterns, symbols and … More
Category: cross disciplinary
A Meme Against Misogyny: Artfully Using Memes For Activist Inspired Art Education
It is impossible to log into a social media platform and not see a meme being posted. For a while … More
The Artfully Profound Impact of a Doodle
When famed modernist painter Charles E. Burchfield stated, “Doodling serves as a means of keeping the hand or fingers limber, … More
Carrying the Weight of Institutional Inaction
“Accountability” is an overarching term for describing what is required to proactively address systemic problems and grave abuses of power. … More
Truth Hurts, But It Also Heals. Lizzo’s Artful Education
There is so much to like about the artist and musician known as Lizzo. From the moment she set foot … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series, Episode 8: Junk Dump Magazine
When I first learned about Junk Dump Magazine, I knew that I would have to feature the incredible work the … More
Drawing to Discover: Howard Schwartzberg’s Experiential Works on Paper
Several months ago, I was commissioned to write an essay for the monograph Howard Schwartzberg, published by Abstract Room. My … More
Hunter Reynolds and Artfully Acting Up for HIV/AIDS Education
The HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s should have revealed how important it is to implement an accessible and overarching public … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series, Episode 7: Ecoart Education
My guest on this episode is environmental artist and educator, Susan Hoenig, who I have featured previously in the blog … More
Artfully Addressing Disability Justice
On May 19th, I was captivated by the vibrant and jam-packed illustration that transformed Google’s logo. Known as a “Google … More