by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?
Last week I spent an inordinate amount of time creating and art-making. I was able to photograph the process as the artwork progressed but I did not reflect on or talk about the process as it was happening. You observed the photos last post. Today is time for...
by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
So, I found out about this competition about three days ago that is due this coming Monday. I’ve spent all weekend on a work that was developing in my head. Here are pictures that describe the process, in a fancy slideshow no less! Maybe another day I’ll...
by Carrie Brummer | Build Your Skill
We all get stuck sometimes. I’ve started to list out and develop strategies I use or want to use to generate more inspiration in my creative life. Feel free to share your own! (1) Select an element or principle of art (Elements: line, shape, form, color,...
by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
I’ve decided this school year I am going to focus on exactly this question for my students as well as for myself. Generally our art department has much to be proud of (go team!) but there is always room for improvement. My colleague and I plan to focus a bit...
by Carrie Brummer | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
I have no recollection of who gave me my first journal or sketchbook but I have distinct memories of writing in it. I look back through them (there are many) sometimes and I filled the pages with drawings and writing. Not bad for a kindergartner. Ever since then...
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