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7 Reasons We Should Write a Love Letter to Watercolor

Watercolor is in almost every art room, tucked in back cabinets and just waiting to be used. But how often...
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Pro Tips and Tricks for Stretching a Canvas With Ease

Artists by trade are considered skilled workers. This is why, in the Renaissance, great masters would teach apprentices their craft...
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The State of Art Education 2023

The Art of Education University asked, and art teachers around the world delivered! In November, AOEU sent out the State...
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2023 Winter NOW Conference Preview (Ep. 353)

The Winter NOW Conference is just 3 days away! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for...
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How to Preserve Your Creative Energy by Being Intentional With Your Calendar

The new year often brings hope for a fresh start and a chance to reestablish priorities. However, new intentions and...
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The Top 5 Reasons to Attend the NOW Conference Live

The NOW Conference is the world’s largest online conference for K–12 art educators. It’s one of our favorite ways to...
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How to Effectively Save Mental Time and Energy Using Circles of Control

Being an art teacher is no walk under twinkly holiday lights! The new year is here, and this reality is...
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Reduce Art Room Stress by Taking These 8 Things off Your Plate

Teaching is a stressful job. Our basic duties are overwhelming, and the district, administration, parents, and students can add even...
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How to Make a Personal Studio to Preserve Your Creative Energy

There are many ways we can preserve our energy as educators. We know that “self-care” is a big buzzword right...
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Podcast

An Interview with Andrea Beaty (Ep. 351)

Andrea Beaty—author of Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Aaron Slater, Illustrator—joins Tim on today’s podcast ahead of her...
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6 Ways to Build Great Relationships With Students in the Art Room

As teachers, we strive to build connections with students and make our classrooms feel welcoming. Positive student-teacher relationships are at...
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4 Methods to Conserve Your Energy Using Stress Reappraisal

Art teachers work hard! We acknowledge and recognize the amount of time, energy, blood, sweat, and tears you put into...
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