# \#education **URL:** https://www.smartermarx.com/tag/education/254.md [Latest](https://www.smartermarx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.smartermarx.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.smartermarx.com/tags.md) --- ## [Another Essay on Art Education in America (Edwin Austin Abbey)](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/another-essay-on-art-education-in-america-edwin-austin-abbey/2008)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/another-essay-on-art-education-in-america-edwin-austin-abbey/2008 "2025-04-02T19:44:22Z")
This week artist James Gurney shared an essay on a Substack under the heading “Shortcomings of American Art Education.” The essay was written by the American illustrator and painter Edwin Austin Abbey, and it appeared in… --- ## [A Recent Critique of the Sight-Size Method By Seymon Bilmes](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-recent-critique-of-the-sight-size-method-by-seymon-bilmes/1984)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-recent-critique-of-the-sight-size-method-by-seymon-bilmes/1984 "2025-02-06T12:47:30Z")
(Illustration from “Charles Bargue. Drawing Course” by Gerald Ackerman, and Graydon Parrish) This morning, I came across an interesting article, "The Sight-Size Method, a Critical Overview," by Semyon Bilmes. Mr. Bl… --- ## [Debra Keirce Workshops Schedule](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/debra-keirce-workshops-schedule/1787)
**Author:** [@anya](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/anya)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/debra-keirce-workshops-schedule/1787 "2023-07-09T15:07:32Z")
The Fabric of Still Life Oil Painting - 8/3/2023 - 8/5/2023, Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center, Pennsylvania. The Fabric of Still Life Oil Painting - 9/1/2023 - 9/3/2023, River Valley Arts Center, Arkansas. T… --- ## [Natalie Featherston Workshops Schedule](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/natalie-featherston-workshops-schedule/1788)
**Author:** [@anya](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/anya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/natalie-featherston-workshops-schedule/1788 "2023-06-28T13:04:27Z")
BOSTON: Academy of Realist Art Boston - July 26-30th, 2023 BOULDER: Boulder Art Association - October 24-28th, 2023 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Artists School - December 4-8th, 2023 Natalie’s painting workshops explore … --- ## [Julie Beck Workshops Schedule](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/julie-beck-workshops-schedule/1786)
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Summer Study Hall. Dates: 7/11/2023-8/22/2023. This class will be an open format. Each student can bring an existing project they want input on or start a new one. Each week will be crits, feedback, and discussion dep… --- ## [About the ÀNI Art Academies](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/about-the-ani-art-academies/1531)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/about-the-ani-art-academies/1531 "2022-06-21T12:33:28Z")
I am so very proud to continue to be a part of this amazing educational project. Much love and thanks to our founder Tim Reynolds. His vision has provided new and engaging opportunities to so many aspiring creatives. … --- ## [New Evidence of the Benefits of Arts Education by Brian Kisida and Daniel H. Bowen](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/new-evidence-of-the-benefits-of-arts-education-by-brian-kisida-and-daniel-h-bowen/883)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/new-evidence-of-the-benefits-of-arts-education-by-brian-kisida-and-daniel-h-bowen/883 "2019-05-29T12:44:58Z")
Here’s another article that explores some of the impact of the arts in education. The full article contains several links to some interesting studies/data. FULL ARTICLE: EXCERPT: "Engaging with art is essential to… --- ## [VIDEO:The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning via Edutopia](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-the-powerful-effects-of-drawing-on-learning-via-edutopia/879)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-the-powerful-effects-of-drawing-on-learning-via-edutopia/879 "2019-05-28T15:54:34Z")
The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning via Edutopia The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts. via Catherine Madden for the George Lucas Educational Foundation …