Studio Habits of Mind

Studio Habits of Mind are skills and strategies that you can use to help you confront the unknown, solve problems intelligently and

creatively and articulate your decisions clearly. Developing strong patterns of behavior means that when you are presented with a problem or challenge, you will have the skills to confront

the challenge and be able to come up with high quality solutions. When you are solving problems, you often perform many of these

behaviors at the same time.

Art Historian Extraordinairians…

n Pay close attention when learning about famous artists and time periods. n Gain inspiration by looking at artwork and discussing how other artists

express their ideas.

Understand the Art World

Eagle-Eye Detectives…

n Take time to let your eye look carefully at objects and artworks. n Find clues that help explain an artwork’s message.

Observe

Captains of the Clouds…

n Picture ideas in your mind. n Imagine many possible solutions.

Envision

Stretch Artstrongs…

n Reach beyond what you think you can do and experiment playfully. n Take artistic risks and follow hunches, and learn from mistakes.

Stretch & Explore

Triple Practicioners…

n Learn how to use and care for tools and materials. n  Practice, practice, practice!

Develop Craft

Brave Artists…

n Concentrate and ignore distractions. n Turn failures into teachers and mistakes into something new.

Engage & Persist

Stellar Storytellers…

n  Use materials and techniques to tell clear stories. n  Make artwork that is personal and unique.

Ex#ress

Inspector Reflectors…

n Think about and explain your artistic choices to others. n Ask relevant questions and discuss artwork using art vocabulary.

Reflect