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Sculpture Attachment Technique - Wrap
Technique that you can use to build a three-dimensional work of art without using glue. You will need a string, wire, or pipe cleaner.

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Jun 3, 20201 min read



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Apr 30, 20200 min read


Monoprinting with aluminum foil and plastic bags
I made these two videos to demonstrate how to make monoprints using washable markers and materials that you can easily find at home:...

Mr. Chavez
Apr 27, 20201 min read



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Dec 18, 20190 min read


Happy Birthday, Wassily Kandinsky!
Born on December 4th, 1866 Russian Pioneer of Abstract Art Pioneer: A person who is among the first to explore or try new things....

Mr. Chavez
Dec 4, 20191 min read


Warp and Weft
Definition of weft and warp

Mr. Chavez
Nov 15, 20191 min read


Frottage with paper and crayon
In frottage (from French frotter, "to rub", Rubbing), the artist places a piece of paper over an uneven surface then marks the paper with...

Mr. Chavez
Nov 15, 20191 min read


Jackson Pollock Riding The Great Wave off the Island of La Grande Jatte
Teaching is a great responsibility. We work hard doing our best to make our lessons engaging and memorable experiences for our students....

Mr. Chavez
Nov 14, 20191 min read


Best handwriting in my life
"I used the best handwriting I have ever done in my life" - K. (After writing a thank you message to Donors Choose donors)

Mr. Chavez
Nov 12, 20191 min read


The Mona Lisa Lives on Among Us
I always enjoy my students' reactions to art. It is amazing to see how they find wonder and a validation of their own knowledge in things...

Mr. Chavez
Nov 7, 20191 min read


Student Benefits to a Choice-Based Classroom
Builds students’ creative capacity Promotes decision making Gives students an opportunity to respond to their own interests Gives...

Mr. Chavez
Oct 17, 20191 min read


The Importance of Creativity.
Original text at Crayola.com Creative people invent, imagine, problem-solve, create, and communicate in fresh, new ways. Every career...

Mr. Chavez
Oct 17, 20191 min read


20 Reasons Art Matters
A simple line painted with the brush can lead to freedom and happiness. - Joan Miró Art gives us a visual representation of the past. Art...

Mr. Chavez
Oct 17, 20191 min read

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