Idea Building through
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Many educators would say that pencils, paint, and paper are the most important tools in the
artroom, but are they really? If we
look deeply at how students create
art, it is their beginning ideas and
concepts that gauge the success of a
work of art. Without proper planning
and guidance, even the most talented
students will struggle through their
art journey.
Nicole D. Brisco
Research, Research, Research
Do your students have artist mentors? Consider asking students to look
at working artists for inspiration for
composition, technique, and approach.
Studying the techniques of contemporary and historical artists allows students to push their ideas beyond the
obvious. Are they documenting these
