Category Archives: Inspiration

Things that inspire me to create art and write about it.

2 Awesome 2 Pass Up

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I just had to share this fabulous photo with you all.
You can’t help but feel that gesture. Do you dig it?

I am grateful for the unique instances a photograph can capture so much in a flash. Talk about being in the right place at the right time.

Have a grateful day!
-MJ

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Happy New Beginnings in 2014

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Carpe Diem.
And when nothings seems to be going right, go left.

xo -MJ

 

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Consistency Pays Back

I organize my art studio with color. I mean Everything with a capital “E”. The markers, colored pencils, oil and chalk pastels, paper, paint. You name it.

Recently, a student came to me to ask if he could organize the paper scraps. “YES please!” He was finished with his art before the others and I was thrilled that he was interested in offering a helping hand over taking the time for free draw. But the best part of it all, is his strategy.

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Yes, it is organized by color! Without the slightest prompt, this is what he chose to do.

When have you witnessed your students sharing their knowledge without your prompting ?
Share those heart warming stories of pay back that we are so grateful for!

Are you interested in how I organize? Check out some ideas here.

Have a colorful day! -MJ

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