Open Studio - 2017
Large Scale Art! Over 40 students came and created art in all kinds of materials: impasto painting, watercolor, charcoal, ceramics and...
Ms. Helms' Summer Adventures
Did you have a great summer? I hope so! I can't wait to hear all about your summer adventures. Until then, here is a little of what I...
Photography That Tells a Story
When you take a picture, what are you trying to say? What are you exploring? How have you used the Principles of Design? Did you use...
Allen Game Con
Board games, role playing, dragons, cards, comics and so much more! Allen Game Con 2017 was a blast! Students and families of all ages...
Senior Success
Our AHS chapter of the National Art Honor Society has grown considerably in the last three years. We grew from a small group of 45...
Keys 4/4 Kids
I am so very proud of our IB art students! They did an amazing job designing and painting this beautiful upright piano. It was on display...
Ms. Helms' in a gallery!
"Bringing Art To Life" at Blue House Too Art Gallery, Allen TX The show runs from May 13th to June 11th. http://allenartsalliance.org/bh2...
How to make an Animated GIF in Photoshop
Step by step: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-create-animated-gif-quick-tip-ht#sm.001c4i00w134afksye522l9t8fq5w GIF Artists:...
Why Make Art?
The world according to Wayne Thiebuad: "Painting is more important than ART" "Art should make you laugh" An American painter widely known...
Art & Math
Do you love the elegance of organization? Do you appreciate the grace of a neatly curved slope? Do you appreciate a beautifully balanced...