Sun Porch Studio

01/03/2015

When faced with an intriguing question, we are more invested in the process of discovery.

Students engage more passionately when trying to answer a question that interests them. Here are ten opening questions that have inspired this kind of learning.

04/26/2013

Register for art classes with yours truly. Explorations of master artists and painting classes at a great value!

02/27/2013

DIY. Or with your computer mouse, rather.

Delicious. I was researching Georgia's work in Google images the other day and was awestruck by this vibrant display of color and form. I had to have it. All of it. So, I captured with a scr...

12/23/2012

Bringing the outside inside for art making

12/23/2012

Tired of the 8 sided snowflake? Me too. Upgrade to the 12 sided snowflake this holiday! It's FREE. It's FESTIVE. It's FUN!

The sun is so generous to share her afternoon beams of joy with me. At the end of the school day, when my teacher work is done, the lighting in my art studio inspires many clever photo shoots of fr...

12/23/2012

Winter Landscapes via Art Engine/SunPorchStudio

Have you ever noticed the night sky during a winter’s snowfall? It is a stunning mixture of purple, magenta and blue. First grade artists created winter landscapes using these colors to illus...

12/23/2012

Engage your children in a traditional holiday art activity.

Do you have paper? Do you own scissors? How about glue? Have you caught the holiday spirit? If you answered “tak” to all these questions, then you are familiar with the Polish language ...

09/17/2012

New Post for Parents and Teachers. Check it out @ sunporchstudio.com

September marks the beginning of a new year for teachers, children and parents. It may be a tough transition for some, but for others it is an exciting time. I always did enjoy the Staples commerci...

07/12/2012

Live and work in a beautifully organized space. Surround yourself with color.

The local thrift store in my neighborhood organizes their articles of clothing by type and by COLOR. This method of categorization is what excites my senses and motivates me to search, touch and di...

07/12/2012

Excellent website for artists, teachers and teaching artists!

Collage is a meaningful experience. It helps develop eye hand coordination and fine motor skills. It creates a deeper understanding of shape, form and detail…and of course it’s fun! ...

06/28/2012

objects of color that surround me everyday.

a selection of eye candy that tickles my fancy and may do the same jazz for you. i. love. colors. what makes you smile? description of images from top to bottom: 1. box o’ colored pencils 2. ...

03/13/2012

New Post @ Sun Porch Studio. Introducing ART ENGINE!

Learn the story behind this image and the magic of hand painted papers at Art Engine or read the post below. Ever wonder how Eric Carle creates such vibrant and crisp, delicious illustrations? His ...