Archive - Thoughts on Arting

Artists Advocate, Again

I originally posted this article last summer and I’m posting it again because the concepts this project teaches are essential for our students to learn…

Apr 13 •

March 2025

Building Classroom Community with Critique

A new(ish) way to look at art

Mar 16 •

A Project to Build Classroom Community

My second semester classes started mid-January and in the beginning of a new course, I always look for ways to build relationships.

Mar 2 •

February 2025

Goal Setting and Reflection with Digital Portfolios

I promised to write this post back in December.

Feb 22 •

December 2024

Critique Groups

The critique is my love and my archnemesis.

Dec 7, 2024 •

August 2024

July 2024

Independence, with Support - Part II

One of the biggest draws of choice-based pedagogy is the goal and the dream of independent students setting and working towards their own artistic…

Jul 15, 2024 •

Independence with Support

Hello readers, old and new!

Jul 8, 2024 •

June 2024

A New Vision for an Open Art Room

I co-wrote The Open Art Room seven years ago.

Jun 22, 2024 •

Artists Advocate

I hate how polarized the world is today.

Jun 8, 2024 •

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