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  • Art Education Matters
    Reflections of an Art Educator
  • The Practice of a Creative Life
    Reflections on the pursuit of a Creative Life
  • Trusting the Creative Process
    The Creative Process can be a daunting one. It requires faith and courage. It can be a wild ride but I have found it rewarding, especially when it is done with others.
  • Art Galleries & Children
    After meeting the Online for so many weeks, even years; we finally had a meet up at the Southampton City Gallery.
  • Drawing Prompts – May
    Get inspired by May Drawing Prompts. One prompt for each week
  • Women Artists
    Question time:How many Women Artists can you name?How many Male Artists you name? Growing up, I don’t think I could even name One women Artist, but I certainly witnessed CreativityContinue reading “Women Artists”
  • Creativity – it’s certainly what makes us
    A visit to the V&A refreshed, refuelled and renewed my vision for Home Ed Creatives. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in the new term.
  • Drawing Prompts – April
    For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, Spring is here. The bulbs are blooming! I am thankful for the pops of Yellow that are springing up. It reminds ofContinue reading “Drawing Prompts – April”
  • Sketching in an Art Gallery
    Why sketch when we can easily make a digital record of paintings with the mobile phone? Why bother sketching when when we can easily look up a painting on theContinue reading “Sketching in an Art Gallery”
  • Drawing Prompts – March
    I suggest a way fun way to use the Daily Drawing Prompts as a means to do explore other Creative pieces through the Google Arts & Culture App.
  • Facilitating Creativity
    I explore what it means to facilitate creativity and it’s significance in the lives of children today.
  • Staying Curious
    Children are naturally curious. The challenge is ensuring they stay curious. I reflect on what how curiosity and creativity are connected.
  • The Creative Process
    The painting Rain, Steam & Speed by JMW Turner (1775 – 1851) was on the first paintings I saw at the National Gallery, London over 20 years ago. It left a deep impression on me. I reflect on the Creative Process after viewing a larger selection of his paintings.
  • Beloved Bears
    I share some reflections on the last 5 weeks of Art Classes – January / February 2023. Bears was our Theme. We all grew in our appreciation of Bears whilst developing our Artistic skills.
  • Making Art Accessible
    There is something about Art (in its broadest definition) that makes my heart sing. Whether it is seeing patterns on a leaf or the rings of a sliced onion orContinue reading “Making Art Accessible”
  • Drawing Prompts – February
    Daily Drawing Prompts to inspire Creativity in you and/or your child in the month of February. Use whatever medium you like. If drawing is not your things, then knit or make a Collage or even take a cool photograph inspired by the prompt.
  • Connect…..Inspire…..CREATE!
    Creating a picture on a blank page makes me pause often as echoes of the memories of familiar negative voices whisper away. Creativity certainly takes courage.
  • Inspired by Giants
    A day visit to two Art Galleries felt like I was standing on shoulders of Giants.
  • Connection & Creativity
    Creative sessions are more than just putting marks on a piece of paper. They are opportunities for connection on so many fronts. That connection sparks inspiration to create and in turn that creation has the potential to spark connection which….
  • For the love of it
    Some further thoughts an enjoying the creative journey.
  • Journey vs Destination
    Reflections on the Creative Journey
  • Drawing Prompts
    I share about how Drawing Prompts has inspired me in my own Creative Journey and how this has led me to commit to creating Drawing Prompts for others.

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