Spotlight on an Art Teacher: Rama Hughes

One of the best things about being editor of SchoolArts Magazine is that I get to meet so many wonderful art teachers who clearly and mightily engage, motivate, and encourage their students. At NAEA in Seattle I met in person an art teacher who has recently come to my attention.  His name is Rama Hughes and he is an elementary art teacher who lives in Los Angeles, California.

Rama is also a graphic artist and cartoonist with a great sense of humor. At NAEA he was passing out copies of the little cartoon book you see here. Just by looking at it, I know I would love to be in his class!

Rama's first article for SchoolArts was "How to Draw a Comic" in August/Sept, followed by an advocacy article, "On Art and Education," in January 2011, and "How to Host a  Portrait Party" in April 2011. You can see more of Rama's work on his website, including drawings of famous artists he has done in his distinctive style. I'm sure we'll be seeing much more of him in SchoolArts!