Art Made Easy
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
6 Factors for a Successful Management Plan: AME 053
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Classroom management is one of the hardest elements of being an art teacher. If you donât have a plan, philosophy or strategy then art-making takes ...
3 Techniques to Try with Tempera Paint: AME 052
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to painting techniques, most of us think about watercolor paints. There is so much you can do with these watery colors: resist, wet-on-...
Summer Camp Start-Up Advice: AME 051
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As the school year starts to wind down, now is a good time to consider your summer plans. I hope they involve a deck and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc b...
Retirement Dreams & Childrenâs Books with Sparkler Gloria Mathews: AME 050
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Todayâs episode is special. Deep Space Sparkle member, Gloria Mathews is the quintessential Sparkler: creative, sharing, and kind. She is always the...
Teaching Art at Home: AME 049
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the deadline of my first book approaching, I have uncovered a few differences between teaching art in a small group setting and teaching art in a...
A Chat with Team Sparkle Marisa Gebert: AME 048
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Marisa is a former K-8 art teacher from Georgia who was one of over 500 people who applied for a job as a standards writer for Deep Space Sparkle last...
From Nurse to Watercolor Artist with Gina Lee Kim: AME 047
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you go to school for one thing only to end up doing something entirely different? Most often these types of career pivots happen to us once we d...
My Favorite Books: AME 046
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever I find myself stuck for inspiration, I always turn to books. Picture books are a secret passion of mine. I love looking at the exquisite illu...
How to Incorporate STEAM Projects Into Your Art Room: AME 045
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering what STEAM based art education is all about? Â Art teacher Amy Zschaber will shine the light on whatâs possible for art educators....
Avoiding the Comparison Trap: AME 044
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt defeated when teachers receive more recognition than you? Do you wonder how others get more followers on social media or why some...
Family Art Nights: AME 043
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hosting a family art night can be the best way to build support for your art program, boost parent involvement and advocate for your program within yo...
How to Engage, Inspire and Create Art Room Magic with Sally Haughey: AME 042
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On todayâs episode, Iâm talking with Sally Haughey from Fairy Dust Teaching. If youâre not familiar with her work, you really need to check ou...
How to Talk to Administrators & Parents About Your Art Program: AME 041
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hardest parts about being an art teacher is advocating for your art program. Feeling vulnerable to budget cuts, constantly aligning with ne...
Sparkler Spotlight & Small Studio Advice: AME 040
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Since the creation of Deep Space Sparkleâs Members Club (join waitlist)Â last June, Iâve made it my goal to help serve and support teachers on the...
Success Secrets of a Process-Based Art Studio: Art Made Easy 039
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After hosting pop up art classes in her garage, art teacher and blogger Meri Cherry listened to her intuition and opened her first art studio in South...
Same Project, Different Results: Art Made Easy 038
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Does this sound familiar? You teach a lesson and it goes terrific: the students understand the concepts and are totally engaged, but then you go to...
The Organized Art Teacher: Art Made Easy 037
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel overwhelmed when you look at your stacks of lesson plans and project ideas? Ever wondered how other art teachers store their lesson plans ...
Incorporating STEAM Projects into your Art Room: Art Made Easy 036
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to incorporate a few STEAM art activities into your curriculum this year? Ana Dziengle from Babble, Dabble Do is this week's guest on...
Beyond Lesson Plans â Modern Ways to Connect & Collaborate in Your Art Room â AME 035
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for ways to spruce up your art program? Move beyond traditional lesson plans with artist trading cards, a flipped classroom and QR cod...
How to Handle the Holiday Crush â AME 034
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays donât need to be a time for stressful schedules and hectic classes. Make this season your best ever by determining what your holiday in...
Top Tips for being an Awesome Art Room Volunteer- Art Made Easy 033
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, I answer a question from Ashley, a member of Deep Space Sparkle's Membersâ Club. Ashley asks, How do you train volunteers s...
The SPARKLE Method for Lesson Development â Art Made Easy 032
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Developing art lessons can be overwhelming to create with a busy schedule. Sure you can use the same art lessons every year but every now and again, y...
How to Manage Overwhelm: Art Made Easy 031
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed? I must admit that this year has been an intentionally busy one for me. In order to prevent overwhelm, I fall back on 5 st...
Crafting with Red Ted Art: Art Made Easy 030
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love creating crafts with your kids? Or creating art based on famous artists? Learn how engineer turned crafter, Maggy Woodley started Red Ted ...
Perfect Timing: Solutions for Early Finishers â Art Made Easy 029
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get frustrated when your students rush to finish a project to work on free drawing or a coloring sheet? Do you find you are constantly being...
Life After Teaching Part II â Art Made Easy 028
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered whether you could run your own creative business? In this episode, I'll walk you through what its like owning a business, qual...
Life After Teaching â Art Made Easy 027
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dreaming of what life will look like after you retire from teaching art? Or perhaps youâve had enough of teaching and are ready to move o...
Unlocking Your Potential with Personality Tests â Art Made Easy 026
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Art Made Easy Iâm diving down the rabbit hole of personality tests. Don't know if you are a fan, but I've been literally obsessed...
About Guided Drawings: AME 025
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
To start off Season Two of Art Made Easy, I'm answering a member's question about Guided Drawings. Gloria asks: "Sometimes when I am doing a dir...
Creative Books to Read This Summer â Art Made Easy 024
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the last episode of Art Made Easy Season One! When I embarked on this podcast journey, my intentions was to test out the platform, see i...
Your School Year in Review â Art Made Easy 023
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
New Year's Resolutions aren't just for January! As the school year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on your year, celebrate you...
How to Use Pinterest in the Art Room â Art Made Easy 022
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited for you to meet art  teacher and anointed Pinterest Art Queen, Donna Staten. Donna is an art teacher from Austin, Texas who is known for...
How to Break Down Barriers & Showcase Your Talent â Art Made Easy 021
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Art teacher and blogger, Ginger Bowerman-Pacer of Paintbrush Rocket shares how she pushed past the barriers that were holding her back from creating a...
The Best Art Products to Use with Kids â Art Made Easy 020
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
THE BEST ART PRODUCTS TO USE WITH KIDS: AME 020 Ready to order your first shipment of art supplies and donât know what to order? Curious ...
How to Talk to Kids about Art â Art Made Easy 019
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hit the google search button whenever you need to introduce a famous artist before an art lesson? I know Iâve filled the white board with a f...
How to Host Your Own Art Workshop â Art Made Easy 018
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do peers ever ask you to share your teaching secrets?  Do you specialize in an area of art-making? Does generating extra income sound appealing? ...
Teaching from a Cart â Art Made Easy 017
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you teach art from a cart? Or travel from school to school with your car packed with art supplies and resources? Todayâs guest Heidi OâHa...
5 Mindset Shifts That Made a Difference in My Life â Art Made Easy 016
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Why do things always seem to work out for some people and not for others?Do you have goals in your life that just don't seem attainable? I'm a firm be...
How to Draw with Kids & Create a Rockinâ YouTube Show â Art Made Easy 015
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing with kids is probably the best job in the world which is exactly what Rob Jensen does with his three kids 5 days a week. After starting Art Hu...
From Blog to Book- Art Made Easy 014
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanette Nyberg, author of the popular art blog Craftwhack and former professional artist, traded in her paintbrushes for a keyboard after the birth o...
The Scoping & Sequencing of Portrait Making: AME 013
30 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a portrait in elementary school is a natural part of any art curriculum. Over my 13 years as an art teacher, I taught thousands of kids how t...
Easy Management Tips for Creating Your Dream Class â Art Made Easy 012
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do your students blurt out at random moments during your demonstrations? Do you have trouble getting kids to listen or take you seriously? Do you have...
Working Through Mistakes- Art Made Easy 011
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you teach art to children, no doubt that youâve come across a child who is unhappy with their work. Some children become rattled by a torn piece ...
Tips for Running an After-School Art Program â Art Made Easy 010
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Barbro was one of the first art educators to offer online art resources through her site, Art Project for Kids. Â No doubt you have seen or purc...
From Art Educator to Art Entrepreneur: AME 009
02 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Schiller is the founder of The Art Pantry, a design studio specializing in childrenâs creative play spaces. She is a former Reggio-inspired pr...
Secrets of a Teachers Pay Teachers Top Seller: AME 008
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have your colleagues ever told you how well you explained a lesson? Or how creative you are? Do people always ask you for advice? If any of these q...
How to Create a Thematic Art Unit with Laura Lohmann: AME 007
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how art teachers come up with so many fabulous lessons? Today I talk to Laura Lohmann from the blog, Painted Paper, on her s...
Tips to Help Gauge if an Art Project is Right for Your Class: AME 006
10 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do I gauge if a lesson is too easy or too complicated for an age group? I get asked that a lot. And Heaven's knows, I've tried to answer that q...
Artful Practices for Young Makers with Rachelle Doorley: AME 005
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today is episode 5 of Art made Easy. I promised you back in November that if I decided to host a podcast, I would commit to at least 6-months. The lea...
The Secret to a Joy-Filled Art Room & How To Teach Collaborative Projects: AME 004
28 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you so much for all of your support during the launch of Art Made Easy. I was super excited to see my logo in iTunes New & Noteworthy section of...
How to Assess Student Artwork & Qualities of a Great Art Teacher: AME 003
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my third episode of Art Made Easy! Thank you so much for the overwhelming support for the creation of this podcast. I can only say that I ...
Steps to Hosting Painting Parties and Overcoming Obstacles with Heidi Easley: AME 002
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I interview Heidi Easley, owner of Texas Art & Soul. Not only is Heidi a part-time K-5 art teacher but she runs a thriving paint...
How I Became an Art Teacher & My Best Advice for Teaching Art to Kids: AME 001
19 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the day has come! After a long time deciding if, I finally said when. Thank you SO much for your encouragement, show suggestions and help g...