Intuitive Abstract Watercolor Painting Inspired by Music

Presenters: Shelby Hermes, Art Educator, K-12, Almond-Bancroft, Almond, Ms.shelbyarted@gmail.com

Jessica Bock, UWO Student Teacher, ArtsCore Intern

The presenters worked together in a mentorship program through ArtsCore where they created this intuitive lesson plan with independent living residents at the Miravida Living Retirement Community in Oshkosh. Participants chatted about how this lesson could be modified for a K-12 and the benefits of integrating art therapy, mental health awareness, and music in art lessons and projects, especially during/after the Covid-19 pandemic.