Chris uphues

There is a tremendous amount of charisma in the vibrant creations of artist Chris Uphues. The worlds and characters he creates are a G-rated acid trip.

Hey, y'all! Today I'm sharing my very favorite marker hacks! In this post, I'll be sharing my favorite lessons involving these hacks but be sure and listen to the podcast episode where I share even more details. Be sure to click on the link and visit the posts I'm sharing...these are free lessons and many of them include a video as well as free handouts for you and your students! Here's the podcast episode: James Rizzi meets Van Gogh Cities! This project was a huge hit with my third and…

Well...something super duper and magical happened to me this weekend while I was taking a little trip to Orlando...I got to met Chris Uphues and Jennifer! You.Guys. I have been WILD AND CRAZY for these two for a while now. They are simply the best. SERIOUSLY. I mean, look at this amazingness first of all... And having met them, I can tell you, they are just as bright, happy and loving as each and every heart you see right here. Seriously, y'all. My mom and I sat down with them, totally…

Hey, friends! A while ago, I created a Chris Uphues-inspired video for my sub to use. Because my classes are either 30 minutes in length or an hour, the video is broken up a bit. For example, as you watch, you'll see that my 30 minute kids learn about Chris and then do some sketching on dry erase boards before tackling paper. My older kids did this too...and then about 30 minutes in, met on the floor again to view the rest of the video. As I've said before, I LOVE having my students sketch…

Orlando has a colorful new mural in College Park thank to artist Chris Uphues.

Well, well, well! We made it through the year of January! At least it felt like a year to me. I hope your New Years Resolutions are st...

Valentines Day is right around the corner and I have a wonderful NO PREP project for your upper elementary and middle school artists! These Chris Uphues inspired Happy Hearts were created in Google…

I went last weekend to the Buried Diamond Trunk Show at the Pygmy Hippo Shoppe. Last year, I went to the Chris Uphues Trunk Show, which was also held at the Pyg

For the first time since I've been here, our school is going to do a Valentine's Day dance, and PTO approached me about the students making some decorations! 3rd grade kicked us off with some Chris Uphues inspired hearts! I was introduced to this artist by my favorite art teacher, Cassie Stephens. Click on her name and it'll take you to her blog, and show you all about Mr. Uphues, his art, and their projects! Here's how we made our own! Materials: Tru-Ray construction paper Sax 60lb drawing…

Chris Uphues with his work, Monroe & Clark, Chicago (LP)