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Florence Friday v20
Florence Friday v20
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Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree
Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree
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Florence Friday v19
Florence Friday v19
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Glitter Animal Ornaments
Glitter Animal Ornaments
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Pre-k

Pre-K
Watercolor Crab Resist
Watercolor Crab Resist
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Sea Turtle Collage
Sea Turtle Collage
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Seagull Collage
Seagull Collage
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kindergarten

Kindergarten
Starburst Drawings on Black Paper
Starburst Drawings on Black Paper
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Starburst Drawings
Starburst Drawings
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Watercolor Hamsa Hand
Watercolor Hamsa Hand
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art studio

Art Studio
Grid Watercolor Painting
Grid Watercolor Painting
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El Anatsui Collage
El Anatsui Collage
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Bridget Riley Inspired Abstract Watercolor
Bridget Riley Inspired Abstract Watercolor
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Foundations

Foundations
Six Invaluable Clay Tools You Should Have!
Six Invaluable Clay Tools You Should Have!
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10 Best Children's Books to Inspire Cooking
10 Best Children's Books to Inspire Cooking
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Free Choice: White Board Magnets
Free Choice: White Board Magnets
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Watercolor Crab Resist
Watercolor Crab Resist
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Seagull Collage
Seagull Collage
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Poison Dart Frog Collage
Poison Dart Frog Collage
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Grid Watercolor Painting
Grid Watercolor Painting
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El Anatsui Collage
El Anatsui Collage
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Bridget Riley Inspired Abstract Watercolor
Bridget Riley Inspired Abstract Watercolor
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Pulled out my watercolor hexies to work on something while the string bean slept. While I am loving my time with him I am patiently waiting for those moments when I'll feel a little more like me: able to create on a more flexible schedule, an actual
Just a little something for hubby. Still working on our Father's Day gift though. This took about two hours because a) nursing all the time and b) I'm pretty terrible at consistent and even lines. Footprints to come because time is a construct and do
Pulled out my Posca pens and my sketchbook so I had something else to do while nursing. I've been staring at some plants in the living room and decided to draw the Pothos. . . . . . #elementarygoods #artteachersofinstagram #artteacher #artteachersofi
Walks have been an important part of my day/life since the stay-at-home orders went into effect in mid-March. They're just as important now and they bring light and color to my day. These are some of the beautiful flowers seen (and in capturing dista
This is the first "creative" thing I've done since welcoming James. And let's be honest, it wasn't very creative because all I did was glue the NC in the box. I'll take it! #elementarygoods #momsohard #artteacher #newmama #artteachersofins
We are thrilled to introduce our little guy, James William McLeod, born today at 5.15am; 7lb 2oz, 21.5" long. He's named after our Dads and carries the initials of my grandad and brother. We're all doing great at home, settling in to being a new
My energy level waxes and wanes so I didn't get this posted as one of our last bonus projects of the year. Forgive me? I'll try and do this tomorrow- circle loom weaving- even though it's technically summer break now. 🤷🏼‍♀️ . . . . . #kinderart
Today I asked my tiny humans to try a variation of this starburst. It was a lesson last week but I like to render things in new media. Case in point, this trivet I made a while ago. Same procedure, new materials and challenges! Hope everyone had a gr
This is forty weeks! Baby boy is showing no signs of wanting to join us so I've been crafting, cooking, puzzling, walking, and so many other things with Jon and mum. Ready to wrap up our school year and for summer to start.