"Mr. Formal"

6" x 6"oil on board
We've all been told that in order to do better at our craft, we must practice.  I try to practice what I preach to my students.  They see me painting every day.  They even see the improvement that occurs over time.  I try to be a good role model for my students and hopefully help them see that they too must put time and effort into the things they want to achieve in.  I am currently involved in Leslie Saeta's September challenge of painting 30 paintings in 30 days.  This is # 8 in that challenge.  You can see # 1-7 at my website.  Click to go to my website:

Woman 2 by Carolyn McDonald

Hi everyone.  I am a visual artist who teaches high school advanced placement drawing & 2-D design, art 3 & 4, as well as photography.  I have created this blog to address issues that art teachers face regarding their own art development.  I know that time, resources, and support is a major issue for art teachers who wish to continue their own artistic growth.  I hope to connect to other art teachers in k-12 positions, to be of service and support, and to develop a community of "Those who teach CAN and DO!"