Watercolors

I've never done much with watercolor, but it's been pretty nice making these paintings over the past two weeks. Size: 9x12, watercolor, various pens, sometimes colored pencil and marker.

They're 'softer' then my usual style. Tried to resist the urge to put a big black outline around everything. Softness...okay! ambiguity... okay!

red chair plus stuffed kitt

couldn't resist outlining everything in this one! which is too bad-- it would've been nicer without.

believe it or not, this still doesn't do justice to how messy my artroom at school is!

living room

living room: halloween costume! (finn and jake)

living room again-- my first watercolor attempt

playing with colors and media

I HAVE A BUTTON MACHINE!!!

disclaimer: boyfriend pictured is much cuter in person.

kitty, kitchen rug. She's so artsy.

meanwhile, in elementary school...

Lately most of my energy has been going into school. I have 450 kids and though it can be troublesome, I get so psyched and inspired by the fantastic things they make that I spend a lot of hours presenting their work carefully. I want them to feel valued, and proud!

"art robot"by Brianna, Kindergarten

My hardest question: how can I do more work in the studio and still do my best at my job? I can't seem to find the balance...

Klimt trees, grade 4

apple picture frame, Kindergarten

Inca masks, grade 5

Mexican Bark Paintings, grade 3

Dramatic hallway shot :)

Australian Aboriginal Dot Turtles, grade 2

Self-portrait 'Mega-Rainbow'- all-school