Today's motivation can be found in the talents of stay-at-home mom, Erica Allen. As a baker, musician, and now illustrator, she has been inspiring creativity in her two children by creating fun illustrations on the napkins they get for lunch.
Celebrating 700 Days in a Row
News, FunCommentWell, I have reached a new milestone. It has been 700 consecutive days of lunch notes! To celebrate, I thought I would give something back. I started posting lunch notes online as a way to hopefully build a community from which I could find inspiration. After a week of posting lunch notes, I thought I would quickly run out of ideas. I mean, how many different ways can you tell a 4-year-old to have a super day?
Monday Motivation with Mike SmithVol.7
Interview, Learn Something NewCommentToday, we take a look at the work of father of two, and story-telling artist, Mike Smith. He has spent years illustrating his kids' lunch bags and has crafted stories to help them work their way through different situations and beyond. His art and stories are a great inspiration for all parents trying to reach their children as they grow.
Autism and Theater Come Together
Contributors, Learn Something NewCommentJumping Jack Theater, a children's theater company in Pittsburgh, PA, creates original works for audiences that benefit from sensory and autism-friendly strategies.
Jumping Jack Theater strives to connect with Autistic audiences and the autism community in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Monday Motivation Vol.6
Interview, Learn Something NewCommentThe Making of a Lunch Note: Part 1
LNS in Action, Tutorials3 CommentsMonday Motivation Vol.5
Interview, Learn Something NewCommentMonday Morning Motivation Vol.4
Interview, Learn Something New1 CommentVolume 4 of Monday Morning Motivation is a special interview. This week, I have the opportunity to highlight my father-in-law, Ken Wagle. Ken is an artist that is incredibly skilled in numerous media, including painting, sculpture, scrimshaw, air brush, and drawing (both pen/paper and digital), among others. He is always found with a sketchbook or iPad in hand drawing Santas, wildlife, or ships.
Monday Morning Motivation Vol.3
Interview, Learn Something New2 CommentsToday, I have the pleasure of interviewing a father of two, and fellow Disney, Pixar, and Looney Tunes fan, Dave Wilhelm. Dave has been sending his kids to school with character drawings that show off his amazing talent as an illustrator. Each day when I view his work, I have all sorts of childhood memories resurface because of the love I had for some of these characters when I was a kid.