What is Portfolio Consulting

Portfolio consulting is a great way to help your child’s art portfolio application stand out and get them accepted into an art program of their choice for university or college.  Portfolio consulting can be very useful and helpful to students to ensure they are creating a strong art portfolio application, staying focused, and meeting deadlines.

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Elite Art Schools Around the World!

There are lots of different elite art schools around the world. I am here to share what some of these elite art schools are and to help prepare your team if they are wanting to go to one of these very popular and elite art schools.

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The Benefits of Art for Students

Why should students learn art? What are the benefits of art for students? I will let you know the benefits of art for students below. Here’s why you should teach your students or kids art! There are so many benefits of art for students to learn!

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Halloween Craft Ideas Adults Can do This Fall!

Here are some Halloween craft ideas adults can do this fall! Whether you are planning a get together with group of girlfriends or a fun date idea to do with your partner, these Halloween craft ideas adults will enjoy!

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Fall Symmetry Drawing Sheets

A great way to celebrate fall in the classroom or in your home is using my fall symmetry drawing sheets. I have fall symmetry drawing sheets for grades 1 through 12 you can find the exact fall/Halloween symmetry drawing sheets for your child or student depending on age group. Halloween and fall symmetry drawing sheets are a really fun way to celebrate the season of fall and the special celebration of Halloween.

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How Do I Teach Art at Home?

How do I teach art at home? As a parent or a homeschool parent you might be wondering how to teach art. It can be hard to find time to teach art. There is often a focus on math or reading and writing and I get it if you can teach your kids math and how to read and write are extremely important! As a teacher and a mom, I totally understand! But teaching art at home is also important art gives kids so many important skills that are transferable not only to a career in the art but beyond!

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Free Time Activities Drawing Loving Teens Can Do!

Here are some free time activities drawing lessons and art projects that kids and teens can do you home or in the classroom. These are fun free time activities drying art lessons that kids and teens are sure to love. These free time activities drawing resources use minimal materials and don't require a screen to complete these. 

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Draw the Hands Art Resource for Teens

Drawing hands can be hard to do, even artists who are advanced and highly experienced at drawing can have difficulty drawing the hands. And this is why I created and draw the hand art resource for high school students, so that they can practice drawing the hands realistically, proportionally and creatively. 

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Nature Art Lesson Ideas to Try!

As a teacher I love taking my students outside to make art. Not only do the students love my nature art lessons, they love being outside and experiencing nature. Students don’t like to spend too much time indoors at their desk all day. That's why I have created a nature art lesson they absolutely LOVE! They deserve to be playing outside and being in nature! You can learn more about my nature art lesson by reading below. I am sharing some other nature art lesson ideas too!

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My List of Classroom Resources I LOVE!

Here are a list of classroom resources that are my top 10 TPT best sellers. Be sure to follow my TPT store Jackie Partridge art- to see new free resources and other wonderful art resources to use in your classroom or at home. Keep reading to check out the list of classroom resources to use in your classroom this school year!

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The Best Online Art Classes for Teens!

Are you wondering how to keep your teen busy this summer? You can try one of my online art classes for teens. These are great for kids ages 12 to 17. I even had a free online art class for your teen to try. Here are some online art classes for teens to try this summer or throughout the year!

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How to Fix Your Artist Mindset

Artist mindset is so important for anyone pursuing a visual art career or an art related career. It is necessary to work on improving and fixing your artist mindset so you can get comfortable with sharing your art with the world.

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Screen Free Things to Do at Home

Once I had my son I knew I wanted him to avoid a screen for as long as possible. I want to share some screen free things to do at home for kids of all ages. These are fun screen free things to do at home for kids age 3 and up!

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Symmetry in Nature Art Ideas

Symmetry in nature is everywhere. When teaching symmetry in art or math you can use symmetry in nature drawing pages to assist in your teaching. Symmetry in nature drawing is available for all grade levels and is perfect to use in the classroom or homeschool setting.

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Father’s Day Art Easy Activities to Try!

Here are some Father’s day art easy activities you can do with your kids or students this father’s day! A lot of these paintings and crafts require little supplies and are easy for any age to do! Recommended age for these Father’s Day art activities is age 7 and up!

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How to Do a Sunset Painting Step by Step

Learn how to paint a sunset painting step by step. Painting a sunset is a relaxing and enjoyable time. This a great sunset painting step by step for a beginner painter. You’ll be able to feel confident in how to paint sunsets in the future.

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How to Paint Backgrounds in Acrylic

Learn how to paint backgrounds in acrylic. I have three easy ideas for how to paint backgrounds in acrylic to share with you. Background acrylic painting is a great way to add some interest to your acrylic paintings.

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How to Do an Art Close Up for Your Program

An art close up is an important step to keeping art supplies organized and in good working condition for when you come back to your art program. Whether you are an art teacher doing an art close up for the summer or a summer camp doing an art close up for the year it is necessary to clean, organize and prepare supplies so they are ready for storage. Read my art close up below to learn how to close up your art room or art program for an extended period of time like the summer. 

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Mother’s Day Art Project Ideas to Try!

These are great Mother’s day art project ideas of Mother’s day gifts to give mom this Mother’s day! Check out some of these Mother’s Day art project ideas you can do with your kids or students for this upcoming Mother’s day!

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Art Portfolio Resources for You

Here are some art portfolio resources to help high school students with their art portfolio school application. Some of the art portfolio resources are free -make sure to check them out!

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