In this postmodern era, artists have gone far beyond traditional and technical skills. In her own teaching practices, the author looks to implement practice of a twenty-first-century art educator that inspire students to develop creative and innovative thought processes while relating to the world around them. In this article, she encourages teachers to engage the following ten strategies that she uses to build creative problem solving: (1) Inspire students; (2) Encourage personal power maps; (3) Craft the power of skill; (4) Focus on synergy; (5) Imagineering; (6) Consider new approaches; (7) The funnel effect; (8) Promote risk-taking; (9) Be engaged from start to finish; and (10) Insist on perseverance.