I moved to a 1600 square feet house in Fort Worth, TX, plus a man-cave of about 350 square feet in the backyard. I renovated the house. The whole story about the renovation of the man-cave (which was transformed to a woman-cave) will be told in another article. While for the floor and light installation … Read More
As you all already know, I have purchased a house, and now I am renovating it, mostly on my own. It was time to renovate the sunroom, and the plan has been to create a homy-warm-fuzzy- aesthetic feeling and to emphasize both the interior and the exterior. I climbed on a tall ladder to paint … Read More
I happened to fall in love with a floor. A tile floor, to be exact. Don’t judge me for that. I’m sure it has happened many times to you too. Well, maybe not. But still… Just hear my story. It all started in October 2018, when I renovated the house I had just bought in … Read More
I am one of the many thousands of people who moved out from Cali to Texas and should brag about the high taxes of Cali. It’s just that I’m not. Bragging. About taxes, I mean. Only bragging about Texas. Since I believe that whatever you focus on – expands, I am in a habit of talking … Read More
There are lots of marketing strategies out there. When you master one option, let’s say Facebook, you tend to get too comfortable and forget to explore other ones. The truth of the matter is that there are so many ways to market your product nowadays, that you won’t even have the time to investigate all … Read More
As you all know by now- I have recently moved from CA to TX. After taking care of million and one things, such as buying a house and moving my belongings cross country, it was time to take care of my car issues. On your priority list, transportation should be the last thing you should … Read More
🖌 If I were a parent in the U.S, sending my kid to a standard public school, I would demand to provide my kid with an adequate education in visual art. I would knock on every door with my vision for an adequate art program until it will be provided. 🖌 My child should receive … Read More
While Movie Trailers are all around, not every author (or comics creator) makes a Book Trailer. It does not occur to many authors that a Book Trailer can be used as a great exposure and communication tool. For some time, it hasn’t occurred to me either. However, since I was planning to create a YouTube … Read More
When I graduated with an MFA degree, I knew I was not going to rely on galleries and curators for my career. It was very clear to me that if I wanted to exhibit my artwork, I would somehow find my own venues, and if those venues were not around to find, then I’d build … Read More
I am about to publish my 4th issue in the series of The English Teacher Comics: Epic School Life. My printer has already informed me that my Proof is on its way to me (and we are both very excited!). After checking the Proof, I’ll be ready to confirm the book, and it will be printed … Read More
Look at those two portraits that I combined into one image. One is Mick Jagger by Andy Warhol, and the other is The Artist’s Mother, by James Whistler. Imagine they are talking to each other. Will you be able to look at this image for thirty seconds without losing your interest? Probably … Read More
A+ from teacher Shoshana to the wonderful psychological thriller He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not. During the 1st half of the movie, you will find yourself being fond of the main character (actress Audrey Tautou, from the awesome movie Amelie). During the 2nd half of the movie, you will find yourself in a huge … Read More
I’ve decided to teach my young students (ages 5-6, Kindergarten) how to draw. I wanted them to experience success and create artwork that would look mature. We started with tracing. Right away I noticed that many of the students just went all over the white space with their pencil (i.e “colored” the image) or tried to … Read More
In 2016 there were two dysfunctional relationships in my life: With my ice cream truck driver and with my gardener. The latter was very emotional. It was not the glass door he had broken and lied about (but later paid for). It was not the fact that he eliminated (deliberately?) my most beautiful bougainvillea bush. … Read More
Here I am again, and this time with a little more experience, as two issues of The English Teacher Comics: Epic School Life, are already out there, in paperback and on Kindle. Search and you shall find them here on Amazon And here is a direct link to my shop, where you can also buy the … Read More
It is the best of times, and it’s the greatest times. Really. No dull moment and no negativity are involved. I am about to launch my comic books, and it’s super exciting. I know many of you would like to know how to start writing and illustrating comics books, how to publish them, and how to … Read More
I am about to release the two first comic books in the series of The English Teacher: Epic School Life. This summer will definitely be HOT! It’s now about touch-ups; discussions with my technical assistant, and of course – the creation of my front and back covers. I will brag more about it very soon, … Read More
IRMINA, by Barbara Yelin, is a graphic novel about the life of a lady during the Nazi era. Reading dozens and dozens of books about the Holocaust, I never have had the opportunity to read a book written from the point of view of an ordinary German citizen. In this regard, this is a unique book. … Read More
Two weeks ago, while I was talking to the gardener in the front yard, his assistant went to work in the backyard. I heard a loud abrupt noise coming from there, but kind of ignored it, as he continued working, spreading noise with his lawn mower. When they were gone, I looked at the bedroom’s … Read More
I’ve just finished “The English Teacher’s meeting” segment in my comics. There is one more segment to finish before publishing the comics. The English teachers in my comics are as dysfunctional as their students; they are self-absorbed, strike any food they spot around and don’t listen to each other. I just love them! It’s always … Read More
In Speak, an American teen drama film, based on the novel by Laurie Halse Anderson, a 14-year-old girl named Melinda Sordino (Kristen Stewart) is being raped by a senior student, during a summer party. She is unable to open her mouth to speak about this horrific experience, until she recaptures her confidence, with the help … Read More
I’ve had many studios in my life, and the current one is my favorite. It is cozy; well lit, and serves my needs to create both jewelry and comics. I installed the right light, bought a gorgeous desk, and placed a friendly plant. From the window, I can see my rose garden, and hear the … Read More
In contrast to what teachers think, they are not the only individuals who are treated badly. There are more groups of individuals who are forced to face discrimination where ever they go. And here they are: Christians, Jews, blonds, bearded men and women, Muslims, those with yellow teeth, those with no teeth, journalists, nuns, Persians, … Read More
A+ from teacher Shoshana to Nyle DiMarco, 25, who was the first deaf person to compete for the title American Next Top Model. He is highly photogenic, and he says things I constantly repeat to my students. For instance, he says: “I strongly believe that being deaf gives me a huge advantage because of my … Read More
Our school’s principal invited an art teacher from some kind of an organization to our school, for a week of short sessions in the Cafeteria. The “art teacher” taught the young students how to draw buildings with a pencil, but did not provide an eraser. She scolded them for not putting down a straight line, forcing them … Read More
Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye get A+ for their beautiful spoken poem;
Libraries are like pure polestars of knowledge, the purest ever.
When you have a student with OCD in your art class.
