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An interview is presented with painter Amy Sherald. Topics discussed include his passion for arts from very young age; the influences of environment, and films such as "Big Fish" on his artistic work; and his views for using a gray scale to paint skin tones and only making portraits of African Americans.

Welcome to art education online! In the past two issues of SchoolArts we have explored the evaluation of websites for graphic design and site architecture or structure. To round out [...]

Interdisciplinary Connections: The Art of Math Artists and architects from different times and cultures have been fascinated by mathematical concepts and have long used them to create unique works of [...]

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses several reports within the issue on topics including correlation between art and curiosity, use of visual journaling and design process to inspire ownership.

The article discusses Media art refers to artworks that depend on a technological component to function. The term media applies to any communication device used to transmit and store information. By incorporating emerging technologies into their artworks, artists using new media are constantly redefining the traditional categories of art.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including examines that it assist with development of art-centered interdisciplinary lessons; and reports that art-centered approach to social studies promotes inclusive definition of art.

An introduction to the issue is presented which offers articles that highlight, contrast, and compare realism and abstraction in art.

Presents the geometric concepts in art and math. Correlation of art and mathematics; Elements to develop spatial sense in art; Use of perspective in producing illusion of three-dimensional art.

An editorial is presented in which the editor discusses about the spark joy in the art that gives pleasure and happiness and reasons to look at art, teach art, make art, and surround self with art.

The article focuses on the ability of art teacher to solve art problems that empower students' confidence in their ideas and skills. It discusses the creation, plan, and present lessons or art problems, power of art as a universal visual language, and free online videos on art from Art21 based on the theme of power.

The article offers information on the July 22-28, 2018 Tres Culturas SchoolArts/CRIZMAC seminar in Northern New Mexico,which offers tours of locations related to art and artist Georgia O'Keeffe.

The article reports on the natural beauty of wabi-sabi, the Japanese definition of aesthetics. It features the natural and irregular but intimate function of earthy materials with simple comprehensive Japanese world view of aesthetic system. It embodies the correlation of Zen Buddhism and the Japanese tea ceremony.

Focuses on teaching art students how to make collages. Materials needed; Musical instrument design.

Describes an activity where elementary-age children closely observed and described Andy Warhol's `Campbell Soup Can.' Materials; Procedure. INSETS: Procedure, part one.;Procedure, part two.;About the artist.;Extensions.

The article reflects on the significance of integrating humor in art in the U.S. He states that humor is a universal human language that everyone can understand. He notes that humor explores five contemporary artists, who use irony, satire and sarcasm in their artwork. Meanwhile, the book and website of Caroline Rutledge Armijo features six artists whose works are traced back to their childhood interest and experience.

The article presents a study which investigates the cycle of metamorphosis in a drawing. It notes that the material of the said study includes the reproduction of work by Maria Sibylla Merian, scraps of green and other colors of construction paper, glue, pencils, markers and a scissor. Moreover, it says that after the study, students will be able to understand and use similarities and differences between characteristics of the visual arts and other arts disciplines.

The article comments on the value of digital storytelling through art. The author reflects on the book "A Whole New Mind: Moving From the Information Age to the Conceptual Age," by Daniel Pink. She notes that the ability to tell an emotionally compelling narrative has become an essential aptitude. She also shares how StoryCorps, a national project to inspire and help people to record their own personal stories, used an Airstream as a portable recording booth.

The article discusses the author's experience of being in New York City to attend the National Art Education Association (NAEA) convention and the visit she made to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) where the classic design of its collection was a gratifying experience for her. The author also talks about Daniel Pink, a speaker at the NAEA convention and his book "A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future".

The author reflects on the relationship between metamorphosis and the works of artist and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian. She shares to her students the wonders of transformations of nature by demonstrating the metamorphosis of a butterfly and gives a brief historical background on Merian who was one of the greatest female artists of the 17th century. The author finds the works of Merian as a depiction of particular sensitivity toward the natural world and its inhabitants.

The article discusses the concept of moving pictures used in cartoons and movies and how students was able to create their own images. The students were asked to draw a sequence of four pictures that shows movement in the same subject of which they chose creatures that hop or jump such as frogs and rabbits. Students folded the paper into fourths and created panels, arranged their images to show some change in sequence.

The author offers advice on how to integrate interdisciplinary concepts in one's art curriculum. The author suggests that art should be in focus but should make meaningful connections to other important areas. If teachers do not give such support, one may offer to collaborate and work with teachers who are interested art which will lead to the greater understanding of art among the students.

The article presents a lesson plan that is aimed at demonstrating the similarities and differences between the scientific method and an art criticism. It aims to compare the quantity and quality of details that researchers can get when they use either of the two methods. Furthermore, it aims to arrive at a conclusion on which method is better to use.

The article discusses the foundations of art programs. It mentions that the "Instant Art, Instant Culture: The Unspoken Policy for American Schools," published by the National Art Education Association is a source of inspiration. It also mentions several excerpts related to the art curriculum such as the importance of creative and imaginative thinking in art, study of art forms and others.

An educational art activity for early childhood is presented.

Features Web sites related to art history. www.historymole.com; www.dam.org/index.htm.

Focuses on web sites that provide information to teachers on printmaking process. www.worldprintermakers.com; www.getty.edu/artsednet/resources; www.childrenmuseum.org.

Focuses on Web sites that offer information about art and nature. Inclusion of Web sites about naturalist Maria Sybilla Merian; Web sites about French painter Henri Rousseau; Web site on art and ecology.

Shares several websites to teachers to motivate their students to create art and writings based on their own personal memories. Personal websites of contemporary artists, Carmen Lomas Garza and Faith Ringgold; Websites about Mexican painter Frida Kahlo; Vincent van Gogh websites.