For individuals on the autism spectrum, communicating through visual art can have a positive outcome in establishing their position within … More
Category: Materials
Artful Nurturing
Nature has a unique way of creatively making its mark. Examples can be seen via the intricate lines, shape and … More
Artful Qualitization: Ecotones
Meghann Riepenhoff’s cyanotype prints bridge the physicality and symbolic nature of art making in conjunction with nature’s phenomenal forces. This … More
Artfully Failing
In our society, we associate negative opinions and emotions with failure. In truth, failure is a significant ‘teachable moment’ that … More
The Kids Are Alright
Throughout this blog, I have frequently written about and cited the work of Tim Rollins as a valuable contributor to … More
Collaborating with Kids for a Green New World
The enduring understanding among scientists is that climate change is happening all around us at an accelerated pace. Recently published … More
Are we there yet?
“Are we there yet?” To answer this question, we might respond with several questions of our own, such as: “who … More
Artfully Mapping
Nancy Graves’ art explores the connections between art, science, technology and geography. Her early 1970s conceptual paintings and drawings inspired … More
Artful Arithmetic
When confronted with a mathematical problem, have you ever thought to yourself ‘if only I could see an image (instead … More
Street Smarts
‘Street smarts’ is a term most often used to signify knowledge that is gained outside of traditional classroom and school … More
Artfully Learning 