Unlocking Creative Voices

A student’s visual journal of various things observed.

We live in a world in which we are constantly bombarded with imagery. If youʼre interested in a certain type of art, medium, or theme, youʼll leave a trail of clicks that will assist applications in providing you with a wide range of images that might find their way into your creative process. Our role as teachers is to help students make meaningful and conscientious creative decisions that amplify their own voices.

Preventing students from appropriating art images or approaches while creating their own artwork is critical for fostering creativity, respecting intellectual property, and encouraging originality. To achieve this, a teacher must be intentional in setting the tone and creating an environment where students are exposed to a foundation of art history and contexts in which various artists, art movements, and styles are discussed.

Personal Mission
My goals as a teacher extend beyond imparting technical expertise and sharing examples to students. I strive to cultivate their unique visions, enabling them to nurture their distinctive voices.

By encouraging students to avoid thoughtless mimicry, I strive to instill in them a profound sense of engagement and exploration, which lies at the core of my passion for teaching art. Iʼve found that visual journaling is an excellent tool for steering students away from appropriation and helping them to develop their own diverse and creative approaches. I tell them that Iʼm not “Pinterest-ed” in what cool things they might find online, but Iʼm really excited to see how theyʼll channel their own individual ideas.

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