

This Week in Pecos Bill Progress: 4 pages!! BANG!
OK, so I didn't finish 4 pages in one week. However, I'm working at a quick pace and finishing 2 pages a week. Take a look, enjoy,...


Teacher Reflections: Students own the Press!
I started a really complex printmaking unit with my Jr. High students. I introduced 3 forms of printmaking to them and had them work...


This Week in Pecos Bill Progress: Day 8
Page 8 is in the book! I love this page! The opening 2 panels were a blast to design especially with the before and after affect. Keep...


Teacher Reflections: Pumpkin Painting
The last few weeks have been a blast! I saw a one-day lesson plan on making raccoons using shapes. The lesson called for gray paper and...


This Week in Pecos Bill Progress: The Last Double Spread
An awesome week for Pecos Bill. I'm in the middle of working on the fight scene between Mike Fink and Pecos Bill. So far, it's taken 2...
Drawing Fun in Inktober
I thought I would invite my students on the month-long drawing expedition known as Inktober. So, grab your pens and get drawing!...


This Week In Pecos Bill Progress: The First Double Page Spread
I'm really pleased with the way this page turned out. Things are starting to heat up between the Hero Cowboy and the River Rat....


Teacher Reflections: Painting Fun!
This was another great and fun week. The best part is that we painted this week! 3rd grade have begun exploring Monet and painting with...
Drawing Fun! Perspective Drawing Series
Well, as my young artists are approaching perspective drawing, I decided it would be beneficial to show how to do some 1-point...


This Week in Pecos Bill Progress: Almost a Double-Splash
Ugh! I was so close to finishing a double splash page this week. I might have time after I post this and this is what I really really...