Empowered Learning: A Comprehensive Sequential Curriculum from Discovery to Execution
A structured educational path offering choice-driven learning, which culminates in high-outcome capstone studio work
Whether exploring the intricacies of graphite and linear perspective or mastering portraits and landscapes, I am passionate about cultivating artistic joy through a comprehensive suite of instructional units. These curricula, spanning from foundational basics to sophisticated advanced techniques, are meticulously tailored for the High School environment. My students' remarkable achievements include hundreds of state-level accolades, and their artistic excellence has even been showcased within the halls of the White House!
The Foundation of My Teaching
Maximizing Classroom Connections via Video Curricula
The Power of Layered Video Lessons
Ensuring Universal Accessibility
Fostering Deep Critical Thinking
What Kind of Lessons?
High School Art Lessons & Curriculum!
Extensive Video Instruction
Step-by-step demonstration in every lesson.
Teacher Toolkit
Complete Lesson Plan, Curriculum Calendar, Rubric, and documented national and state standard alignment.
Who Benefits?
Teachers
- Maximize Classroom Connections & Spend more time with students
- Inclusive Accessibility & Differentiated Learning
- Multi-Modality Teaching
- Comprehensive Standards-Based Instruction
Teacher Toolkit: Teacher Toolkit: Everything you need to plan and deliver with confidence. 2 full years of curriculum on a 4x4 schedule, or 4 full years on a regular schedule. Equivalent to Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, and Art 4. Choose from 41 detailed, self-paced video lessons.
Students
- Personalized Pacing & Review
- Choice-Driven Learning
- Differentiated Progression
Students want to learn art! Over 41 hours of step-by-step video lessons guide students through every technique — from foundational drawing to advanced portrait and landscape painting. Each lesson is fully scaffolded with clear learning objectives, student orientations, and sequential demonstrations.
Parents
- Detailed Layered Lessons
- Universal Accessibility
- Foster Creative Expression
- Simple, Methodical, and Engaging!
Teacher Toolkit: Teacher Toolkit: Everything you need to plan and deliver with confidence. 2 full years of curriculum on a 4x4 schedule, or 4 full years on a regular schedule. Equivalent to Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, and Art 4. Choose from 41 detailed, self-paced video lessons.
Where to Use
Classroom
- Whole Class
- Group
- Individuals (at home or in classroom)
When to Use
Guides Instruction for:
- Lessons & Groups of Lessons
- Subject Introductions
- Capstone Projects
- Whole Units or Terms
How to Use?
- Gather the minimal student-grade materials
- Use 'The Hook' provided in the Lesson Plan and introduce lesson
- Play the video.
- Pause or Stop when indicated for: Student engagement, tasks, discussion, analysis, and studio work.
- After video is complete, follow Teacher Toolkit & Lesson Plan for: Specific student studio work tasks and targets, discussion, lesson completion, self-assessment, reflection, and showing of work
Why Teachers Choose This Curriculum
A complete instructional system that frees teachers to focus on students.
Benefits for Students
Self-paced, choice-driven learning that keeps every student engaged.
Art is Like Making Lasagna
We do each step at a time and complete our recipe. Simple, methodical, and delicious!
Maximize Classroom Connections
Detailed Layered Lessons
Universal Accessibility
Foster Creative Expression
Lesson Excerpts
Preview a few lessons and see what's in store
You Need a Leading Line
Students begin by learning to truly see — translating the world around them into foundational shapes, values, and proportions through guided discovery exercises.
Art You Blotchy?
Layered video lessons guide students through progressive techniques, expanding their ability to blend media, mix color, and construct form with confidence.
Muddy?
Advanced students apply every skill to polished, portfolio-ready capstone pieces — the culmination of a structured, choice-driven learning path.
Technique in Action
Watch a technique unfold step by step — from initial sketch to final layered finish — demonstrating the sequential method at the heart of the curriculum.
Photo Need Help?
A glimpse into real student work and the thinking behind each artistic decision, showing how critical thinking and creative joy go hand in hand.
Students Who'veMade It Big
My students have won hundreds of state fair awards, and their artwork has been displayed in prestigious venues — including the White House. With the right guidance and practice, you can achieve remarkable results too.
"The lessons are incredibly detailed and easy to follow. I went from never having painted before to creating portraits my family couldn't believe. The step-by-step approach makes everything feel achievable."