Because of the “PAUSE” I have only done actual art classes with Shelley… my favorite student for the past 6 years . This is what she made this year for her Halloween porch decoration. You can see how proud she is. In the past I did several…
I am thrilled to announce that my most recent endeavor is now available for students to experience. is a series of creative, on-line classes, taught by me/Tamlin. The first series is ‘How to be a Super Power in 7 easy lessons’. These 7 art classes are part of a curriculum…
A fun and easy way to cover your mouth & nose with bandannas and coffee filters. If Shelley & I can do this, so can you. Supplies: Bandanna (makes 2 masks) Coffee filter (one per mask) Scissors Rubber bands Ruler Pins Iron Sewing machine or stick-on tape Garden wire (optional)…
Here is a COLOR BREATHING exercise that really works for kids and adults: Simply choose a color that represents joy/peace/love for you. Breathe that color deep inside your body. Hold it for a few seconds. See it going all the way down to your feet and hands. Choose a color…
As most of you know I have worked in schools as an art teacher (15+ years), as well as in rehabs as an Expressive Art Specialist (another 15+ years). My expertise is to help my students discover more about themselves through… the Power of ART. Murals are an ideal way…
…as well as hate encourages hate, & chaos generates chaos, & compassion fosters compassion, & calm promotes calm, & love inspires love. There’s SCIENTIFIC PROOF, it’s called the LAW OF ATTRACTION. So, how do we stay calm & peaceful in all this frickin’ chaos going on around us??? This is where the…
What is your individual, distinctive character? …and what would it look like if it were a portrait? This was a recent art class and the students loved it. What you will need: a 12″x 12″canvas a picture of yourself that you print in 8’x 10″ (black & white or color)…
Many people have a difficult time separating emotions from each other. Some have “permission” to feel some ways but not others, so they show anger when they are really sad… or have a happy-face when they are really pissed. I find a good way to actually FEEL the feeling is…
You can’t celebrate without a mask, can you? Or make one for your front door or to display on your mail box. What about your golf cart? So many reasons, so little time. Full and half masks. All students were pleased with their artwork. And never 2 alike….
The holidays are over. Let’s take a deeeeep breath. My #1 way to get my students to relax before doing art is COLOR BREATHING. The blank below is the visual for this lesson. Directive: 1.) Breathe in the color of PEACE. (or wisdom, or understanding, or…) 2.) Breathe out the…