I’m always searching for ways to see — really notice — the natural world. Some of my most relaxing, meditative times have been in the midst of nature, and paying attention with all of my senses. When ...

A complete, ready-to-teach Year 8 Art unit built around an “Under the Sea” theme — just open and go. This 65-slide PowerPoint takes students from tonal observational drawing through pattern work and ...

If you’ve followed along with the idea of collecting from nature in Part 1 of this post, I hope you enjoyed your time spent contemplating the natural world. Now it’s time to affix the bits and pieces ...