• Why Drawing is Learning in Action

    Drawing is more than the final outcome. Drawing is more than the final outcome. It is the process of drawing, observing and learning that is key.  Earlychildhood News wrote the following about how art can help children’s development: Know the theory of learning by doing Arts and crafts offer children endless opportunities to learn by doing.…


  • Come Visit With Kindred Art Studio At The Montana Parent Magazine After School Activities Round-Up

    Montana Parent Magazine is having an after school round up on September 11, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Gallatin Valley Mall. This is an event for parents who are looking for after school and PIR day activities for their children. There will be multiple booths set up for parents to see what is offered…


  • Our Wonderful Art Student’s Display at the Bozeman Public Library

    Just like fine artists put their art work on display in galleries and public places in the community. I wanted my students to have this same experience. For the month of September 2014, Kindred Art Studio’s featured children artists works of art is prominently being displayed in the kid’s section of the Bozeman Public Library. Below…


  • New Studio Location Open Now – Register To Reserve Spot

    [btn_arrow_orange url=”/registration/” position=”right”] Registration Info [/btn_arrow_orange] New Location!! This is a wonderful space and I know that the students are going to love drawing here. There are some truly inspiring lessons planned that will get the students creativity and imagination flowing. Drawing is engaging, and a positive way to boost self esteem, confidence, silent concentration,…


  • New Studio Location and Artists Reception Open House

    To serve you better with even more space, we are moving to a new studio at 7600 Shedhorn Drive, Suite 2, Bozeman, MT (Four Corners) (location map below) This new space will provide ample parking, lobby for your convenience if you choose to stay during the duration of your child’s lesson, and most important more…


  • Monthly Update: July Happenings

    Well here we are in the middle of Summer. We have done some awesome Projects this month. I have decided to post one picture from every lesson to give an example. You can see more pictures and stay updated on our Facebook page.  These few lessons were from our Drawing through the Alphabet Curriculum And the Drawing through Geography Curriculum. Each…


  • Monthly Update: June Happenings

    June was a fantastic month. It was the month we started lessons and we have done some very cute projects. Our First lesson was a hit. I have decided to post one picture from every lesson to give an example. You can see more pictures on our Facebook page. These few lessons were from our…


  • Drawing the Human Face

    How to create shadows, blend skin tone, understand value, and accurate proportions. Drawing the Human face can seem tricky, but really it is very satisfying to do. Below is an example of the lessons taught to help more advanced students better understand how to draw the various parts of the face. Lessons are simplified enough…


  • Art in the Community

    Giving back Last night was a great night. A local school had their annual Art Fair. This is a fun night for the school to raise money to support the art program and continue offering this high quality program. I decided I wanted to help along with other volunteers. The night began with families buying a…


  • Getting Started

    The last few weeks have been really busy for me. Here are a few things that have been happening… Ordering supplies I ordered all my Supplies! This was so exciting, pretty much like Christmas! I believe that it is essential to use only good quality supplies. That includes, brands like Prismacolor, Blick Markers, Golden acrylic…