Why I’m Starting This Blog (And What You’ll Find Here)

A colorful digital banner for Dr. Sery’s blog, featuring the text 'Dr. Sery – Inspiring Creativity Through Visual & Media Arts.' The background transitions from soft peach to light blue, evoking a warm and creative atmosphere. The banner includes a variety of art tools such as watercolor paints, paintbrushes, clay sculpture tools, glue, and scissors, representing traditional visual arts. On the right side, digital and media arts are depicted with a stylized smartphone, pixelated game-like graphics, a 3D printer with a clay pot, and a video editing frame. A playful Bitmoji of Dr. Sery is jumping joyfully among pixelated grass and mushrooms, symbolizing creativity and engagement in the digital world.

For nearly 20 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of art education, helping students discover their creative voices through Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB), the Studio Habits of Mind (SHoM), Media Arts, and—most recently—AI. Throughout my journey, I’ve tested countless approaches, refined classroom studios, and explored the intersection of technology and creativity.

Now, I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with you—fellow art educators, professors, and creative minds looking to grow and adapt in an evolving educational landscape.

What You’ll Find on This Blog

This space will be a mix of practical strategies and reflective insights, all centered around fostering creativity in student-driven art studios. Expect posts on:

🎨 Studio Tips & Tricks – How I set up and manage different classroom studios, from drawing and painting to digital and sculpture. I’ll share what works, what doesn’t, and how you can adapt these ideas for your own space.

🤖 AI in the Art Room – AI is changing the way we teach and create. I’ll break down how I use AI tools to enhance learning, generate ideas, and expand creative possibilities—while keeping student choice at the center.

🖌️ The TAB Experience – Teaching with TAB is both empowering and challenging. I’ll share my experiences, successes, and strategies for making a choice-based classroom work, no matter your students’ skill levels.

🔗 Resources & Outside Inspiration – If I find an amazing tool, book, or article, I’ll link to it so you can explore it too. This blog is all about collaboration and sharing what makes our teaching stronger.

Why This Matters

I believe that art classrooms should be spaces of exploration, critical thinking, and personal expression. Whether you’re a seasoned TAB teacher, new to AI in the classroom, or just curious about expanding your teaching approach, this blog is for you.

If anything I share sparks a new idea for your classroom, let’s talk about it! Drop a comment, share your experiences, or connect with me on social media.

What’s one challenge or topic you’d love to explore in art education right now? Let’s start the conversation! 👇

Inspired Art Ed

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