How to read a book you don't want to read

Although I imagine this video might not be quite as applicable to the art classroom, this could be a great literacy resource. This could be a great way of teaching literacy skills or might just be a good way of introducing a learning activity that may involve the daunting task of reading a book.

NZ Book Council - Going West

Another great video. It is my hope that i can use resources like this in my classroom on a daily basis to help students see all of the creative possibilities that are out there. As you might have noticed, I Tend to use this blog as a way of collecting these resources so that eventually, when I do have my classroom, I'll have a ready and easy store to refer to. I think that videos like this and other current media might be good ways to start the day-- students can watch the video, look at a work of art, ect and then write a response in their sketchbook, talk to a friend about it, or contribute to a class disucssion.

Eleanor McCain

I am loving these quilts by Eleanor McCain. I've been saving up old scraps of fabric and old clothes-- I would love to begin working on some things like this... oh how I love fiber arts!

My new favorite

I am in absolute love with these paintings from John Baird. I love his incorporation of pattern, textures, and textiles in these beautiful still lives. My heart is aflutter at his beautiful use of color and abstraction of ideas.

Wailin' Jennys

The music of these women makes me hungry for beauty. hhmmm. I've been thinking a lot about the quality of holding desire without the need to grasp or possess. This music brings about in me a sense of need to simply hold the beauty, to breath it in without needing to do anything else. enjoy!

TaaaaDAAAA!

The day has finally arrived for all of you who have been coveting a peice of artwork all of your own! Now that I've graduated and lived through student teaching, my lack of posting here is beyond excuse, but we could just say I've been busy setting up my shop ;). Anywho-- I have been very busy collecting old and new artwork for your financial enjoyment. Here is a little sneak peak at a few of the array of goods available at my etsy shop, Headed West. It is a bit primitive at the moment, but I hope to develop things as time goes on!

Love it

I've been admiring this song all season and was so excited to see this video over at poppytalk. enojoy as you start over this new year!

Winter Songs from Crush Design on Vimeo.