The Artistic Mindset has been created out of a love of learning and art. Learning through the use of image can enhance higher order thinking by encouraging the learner to think more deeply and question what they see. By accessing “The Artistic Mindset” we are able to embed numeracy and literacy learning in a creative way. “The Artistic Mindset” progressively links learning to Curriculum for Excellence and aims to develop the critical thinking skills and attributes needed for life in the 21st century.