Art making requires observation, persistence, discipline, decision making, and reflection. Drawing is a skill that can be accessible to all students with appropriate scaffolds. As a teacher and artist, I strive to develop a studio environment that supports whole student growth and academic development. The art classroom is a place for curiosity and building resilience through visual language. It is also a place to practice problem solving skills, such as making choices, making mistakes and adapting. I strive to support learning through art making, that engages my students to build skills and habits to solve 21st century problems.