Crystal Clear

Crystal Clear

by | Dec 16, 2014 | Growth

Funny how crystals on the window make the view anything but clear. But their intricate beauty is certainly clear. An artist friend and I were talking about repeating patterns in nature such as the hexagon, figure eight, and spirals. Branching is one of the fascinating...
Art Appreciation

Art Appreciation

by | Nov 19, 2014 | Blessings, Growth, Learning, Practice

Art appreciation, believe it or not, was part of 3rd grade. We’d set up a gallery, reproductions of famous works lining the walls and handfuls of appreciation tickets. As the nine-year-olds slowly roamed the room, placing their paper opinions next to select...
Before After

Before After

by | Nov 5, 2014 | Blessings

Before and after pictures are the best! You know, the room decorating makeover with the little dreary before photo in the corner of the stunning magazine layout? Maybe because in education, the long-term results of a teacher’s vision and efforts materialize over...
Creative Layers

Creative Layers

by | Oct 19, 2014 | Growth, Learning

Just came across this photo of a work in progress. Well, it’s done now, but seeing the mid-way point reminds me to appreciate the process. How do we know when a piece of art is done, anyway? How do we not second guess ourselves and wonder if we’ve added...
Handle On

Handle On

by | Sep 4, 2014 | Learning, Perseverance

Ever feel like a kid with a new bike? I do. Maybe because I just got a new bike. Well, new-to-me and I’m grateful. The only thing is the handles. The bike needed new grips, so I went searching online. With sensitivity to vinyl, I’d hoped to find real...