Making Art with Your Baby and Toddler

Nurture your 0-3 year old’s creative spirit by making artwork together! A children’s book illustrator, mom and educator explains why and…
Five Senses Art Activities for Preschoolers

The best way to engage our kids’ creative spirits and get those neural connections lighting up is to engage their 5 senses.
New Art: Hauntings, an English Graveyard and Raincoats

New art for my children’s book illustration portfolio! I made these as a way to cope after loss AND dig into English history.
Drawing Gesture to Build Story and Emotional Literacy

Did you know that by drawing gesture in kids’ illustrated books, artists are helping kids build emotional literacy?
Feed Your Family’s Creative Spirit with a CREATIVE PANTRY

The creative pantry is where children go when they are ready to feed their most human of appetites- CREATIVITY.
Best Kids’ Art Supplies for Sculpting (#6 will surprise you!)

Discover the top 6 art supplies for sculpting with kids at home. These materials are fun, easy to use, and perfect for young artists.
Benefits of Sculpting for Kids: Jumpstart Creativity & 3D Thinking

There are so many benefits of sculpting for kids! Build 3D thinking, develop tactile kinesthetic learning, and prepare for creative careers
Art Supplies Checklist for Toddlers

Get started on your creative pantry with this arts supplies checklist for toddlers. Help them hit developmental milestones, cure their own b
The Cutest Mouse Poo Poem Ever!

Well, it finally happened. I wrote a blog post about mouse droppings!
Grumpy Kids on a Rainy Day… New Art!

Well, we are here again- it is raining, raining, raining in California. Being the drought ridden state that we are, rain is actually a…