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Drawing – White Pencil on Black Paper

Students in my classes worked hard to create good contrast and use the full range of values in their drawings, so it was always interesting to challenge them to switch it up and think “backwards” on a new project. When … Continue reading

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Sacred Circles: Illuminated Hands

As part of the “Sacred Circles” unit, students worked on exercises in Judith Cornell’s book, “Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing.” I highly recommend this book, and the exercises in it are progressive in nature, helping students acquire specific technical skills. While meditations accompany … Continue reading

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