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Teaching Portfolio
Welcome to my teaching portfolio. As an art educator with a background in design and visual communication, my teaching philosophy centers on the belief that the art room is a space for both rigorous skill-building and profound Social-Emotional Learning . I believe that every student can master complex artistic concepts when guided through thoughtful scaffolding. To achieve this, my approach blends foundational fine art skills, such as observational drawing and color theory, with the principles of graphic design and creative problem-solving.
Figurative vs. Abstract
Exploring Animal Forms Through Watercolor and Paper Cutting
The Colors of Nature
A Study of Vibrant Palettes in Landscape Painting
Foundation Studies: Faces and Figures
Portrait and Figure Studies in Pencil
The Mona Lisa Project
A Step-by-Step Self-Portrait Project. Combining the Grid Method, Art History, and Personal Style in Self-Portraiture
Bodies in Motion
Capturing the Dynamics of Sports Through Figure Drawing
Cartoon Creations
Exploring Illustration Based on Personal Interests
Inspired by Modern Art
Creating Original Art Based on Famous Modern Works
Light and Shadow
Creativity and Techniques
From Lens to Canvas
Using Architectural Photography to Transform Shadows into Painted Environments for Figure Art
Warm and Cool Colors
Combining Painting and Paper-Cutting Techniques
Watercolor sketching
Observations of the Schoolyard and Neighborhood
Botanical Studies
Exploring Precision and Diversity in Nature
Linear Perspective
Exploring Depth and Proportion Through Perspective Drawing
Floral Poster Design
Balancing Typography and Botanical Illustration
The Room Around Us
Observational Drawing and Painting of the Immediate Environment
Still Life Studies
Investigating Light, Shadow, and Composition
Hand Studies
Exploring Contour, Line, and Volume in the Human Hand
Pointillist Landscapes
Developing Patience, Precision, and Form in Landscape Art
The Art of Watercolor
Building Form, Light, and Texture
Balance in Design
Creating Symmetrical Masks Using Cut-Paper
The Material Challenge
Fostering Creativity and Problem Solving with Limited Resources
Anatomy and Imagination
Applying Foundational Figure Drawing to Creative Characters
SEL in the Art Room: Feline Reflections
Fostering Social-Emotional Learning Through Anthropomorphic Self-Portraits
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