This fun view of the different levels of a salt marsh is sure to pique the interest of your students. They will learn about creating the illusion of space by... Learn More

This striking lesson explores an urban street at night, lit by a streetlight. Students have a wide range of choice as they create their own cityscape using colored pencils. Simple... Learn More

This shark is ready to prowl the deep blue waters of its saltwater environment. This watercolor lesson focuses on creating realistic value through layering, which is a great technique for... Learn More

Goats might be common livestock on rural farms, but that won’t stop these from standing out. These goats are filled with personality, accessorized and ready to pose. Students will draw... Learn More

Graffiti ranges from simple words to complicated, multi-colored images and is often found in urban settings. In this lesson, students will practice their thin to thick lettering skills and create... Learn More

This whimsical whale is right at home in its colorful saltwater environment. For your older students, learning how to mask, or protect areas, is a great way to encourage fine... Learn More

Grid drawing is a great step towards realism for your older students. It helps them focus on sketching small segments of an image instead of the entire image all at... Learn More

This fun, circular take on traditional one-point perspective will have your students customizing their own urban block in the round, while also learning key drawing techniques. This lesson is quick,... Learn More

Using just a pencil, students can create this technique-rich artwork that features a lineup of urban homes. Drawing the homes in just a few simple steps will quickly lead to... Learn More

If you are looking for a low-prep lesson for your older students that focuses on drawing from observation, this is your lesson. Nestled in the middle of an urban setting,... Learn More

These sweet little animals are peeking out of their tree hole shelters to say hello. In this lesson, students will start off by drawing the tree and some overlapping forest... Learn More

Though they tend to have a negative reputation for their smelly defensive spray, skunks are typically non-aggressive and only out at night. Students will draw one of these interesting creatures... Learn More

Contrasting the dead tree and the life growing up in it’s place, this lesson looks at what is happening at ground level on a forest floor. A fallen tree with... Learn More

These colorful frogs are ready to hop into your classroom for some fun. Featuring an above and below water view, this lesson is sure to wow your students. They’ll especially... Learn More

These stunning waterfowl paintings are full of texture and movement. This lesson gives students the opportunity to choose their preferred bird but also several options on the included drawing guides... Learn More

Wax resist is used to create this bright fishing scene that shows both what’s happening above the water with a fisherman in the boat, but also deep below all the... Learn More

This quick, low-prep lesson packs in a big punch of farm fun. In this lesson, students can choose from a variety of farm animals and create an overlapping group of... Learn More

In this simple lesson, students focus on creating a symmetrical truck headed to the farmer’s market by using the oil pastel transfer method, which is like magic to second-grade students.... Learn More