Program

Students will experience over 275 selected images in less than one hour. A message about the importance of education and life-long learning is woven through lessons about art, children's books, and everyday life.

The program varies slightly according to grade-level. Details are listed below.

My journey as an Artist:

-How teachers influenced me and improved my life.

-A visual tour of my studio.

-My work as a painter of fine art.

Messages:

-The importance of education in every person's life.

-How early learning experiences were connected to achieve my success in art. -Why mistakes are an important part of learning.

-Students should search for activities they love and make them part of their career.

Fun Facts:

-The method used to print books and newspapers.

-Why DaVinci's Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world.

-Secrets that are hidden in my children's books.

Art Lessons:

-How light, shadow, and color work (the way we see).

-A lesson in how to draw using perspective for grades three and above.

-One of America's greatest artists, "Winslow Homer" and his work.

-How an illustration is created and a book is designed.

-How a classroom can create their own book.

-A computer drawing demonstration for grades four and above.

-A traditional color chalk drawing for all audiences.