About me - Jana Barrett
I was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico, but moved to Tennessee when I was eight years old. I was raised in the foothills of Appalachia and enjoy a simple quiet rural lifestyle.
I am an art teacher. I began my teaching career in my early forties and have enjoyed
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RSS Feed- Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Biography: Claude Monet
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Known as the "Father of Impressionism" Claude Monet displeased art critics during the last part of the nineteenth century. They thought his work to be sloppy and unfinished-they said he was lazy. However, anyone who has attempted to paint in the Impressionist style, will tell you it is easier said than done. To capture value ... More..
- Arts & Humanities > Making Art Fun art projects for teens
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As a middle school art teacher, I find myself struggling to find projects that teens enjoy. Children this age are very self conscious and often "hold back" when creating rather than risk drawing attention to themselves or their work. Another thing that turns teens off is traditional art history lessons. I prefer to introduce ... More..
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