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The Choice-Based Art Studio

Your Questions Answered And More...

  • Why do all Emerald Dragons believe that they are artists?

  • Does Emerald Elementary really have an art studio?

  • Can a student truly learn by making their own choices in a studio format?

Your Dragon Loves Art...Now What?

Ways to Support an Emerald Artist at Home

Suggested Materials

  • The Basics

    • Any Plain Paper - A Sketchbook if Affordable

    • #2 Pencils and a Pink Eraser

    • A Black Pen

  • Adding Color - I prefer Crayola (just my opinion) for price and quality

    • Crayons

    • Colored Pencils

    • Markers - Thick/Thin

  • Beyond the Basics

    • Thicker Drawing Paper

    • A Kneaded Eraser

    • Ebony Pencils or Charcoal

    • Mr. Sketch Smelly Markers

    • G2 Pens

    • Sharpies

    • Watercolors

    • Tempera or Acrylic Paints

    • Scissors

    • Glue or Glue Stick

    • Construction Paper

Setting Up a Small Art Space

Click the image below to read how a parent set aside a small space for creativity in her home.