

The Best Artist Make the Most Mistakes!
One of my biggest motto's is the "The Best Artist Make the Most Mistakes!" I always ask the kids, "Why do the best artist make the most...
Art is not about perfection. It is about persistence! I have a great book recommendation for childre
My mom gave me an incredible book as an adult, called the Ish book by Peter Reynolds. It is about a boy who was trying to draw the...


How do you get your child grow in art?
How do you get your children to grow in art? Buy them an inexpensive art journal where they can sketch. I would recommend a bigger...


Art Makes Our Children Grow!
I found this article to articulate well the importance of art in our children's lives. Get inspired and better understand why as parents...


Purple Monkey Art Studio Blog #1- ISHLY
One of my all time favorite books was given to me by mom. It could be a child or an adult, an art lover or anyone who is wants to find...


NEW Teen Art Class at the Purple Monkey
I have developed a NEW teen art class: Drawing, Painting and Self Exploration! Go to www.purplemonkeyartstudio.com/schedule for details....


Why Art?
1. Creativity 2. Builds Confidence 3. Problem Solving 4.Perseverance 5.Focus 6.Non-Verbal Communication 7.Receiving Constructive Feedback...


"Making Art" A New Years Resolution!
Twenty Reasons Why Art is GREAT for Kids! Benefits associated with children learning art while they are young and what impact it has on...


"Making Art" New Years Resolution!
Twenty Reasons Why Art is GREAT for Kids! Benefits associated with children learning art while they are young and what impact it has on...


Learning Differences and the Arts
Purple Monkey Art Studio Art Makes You Smart Blog: I read a great article from PBS that discusses the connection between learning...