In this lesson, students will learn about Contemporary painter Kehinde Wiley and his unique style of painting portraits. They will create a patterned, stamped background and will focus on proportion... Learn More

This organic shape collage lesson introduces young learners to Henri Matisse’s artwork in an exciting way. Students will love the process of creating painted paper and then using the paper... Learn More

There are always ooos and aahs when a kinder unfolds a paper they have just cut and find that they now have a symmetrical shape. I’m with them because it... Learn More

The layered elements and media used in this lesson result in a beautiful finished product. Every child can relate to swinging, and I know a favorite feature of this lesson... Learn More

Do you know the sweet story of Ferdinand the Bull? The book Ferdinand* by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson has been on children’s bookshelves for over 80 years.... Learn More

We can’t visit Spain without thinking about the Matadors who fight bulls! This lesson was inspired by two books about young matadors who each fight a bull in a unique... Learn More

You probably recognize the adorable cherubs that are featured at the bottom of Raphael’s painting below. These famous cherubs have made their way onto greeting cards, t-shirts and coffee mugs.... Learn More

Students are going to amaze you with this lesson! By overlapping simple shapes and creating repetitive patterns with oil pastels, students will be able to create a striking collage based... Learn More

This playful zebra project is inspired by that famous artist Victor Vasarely. The lines in Vasarely’s Zebra run together and curve to form the illusion of space and form. The... Learn More

Pull out all of your fanciest materials for this fun lesson inspired by the ornate and highly decorative art of the Rococo period. Students will focus on color, pattern and... Learn More

This sweet hippo lesson is sure to be a hit with your students. First, they will create a hippo drawing filled with shapes and patterns, and then they will paint... Learn More

This lesson is the definition of whimsical and cheerful! A dragon on the roof!? Yes! Teach your students about Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí with this mosaic and paper collage lesson.... Learn More

In this lesson for second graders, students will draw an Egyptian cat and show their knowledge of warm colors and cool colors to bring their cat to life. Students will... Learn More

This lesson, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote, is full of personality and flair. Students will draw a confident Quixote, clad in armor featuring several tints of a... Learn More

This ancient helmet is sure to spark the imaginations of your students. As they consider the wars that took place in ancient times and ancient armor, they will enjoy creating... Learn More

Isn’t this a bright, striking collage? Using layered tissue paper as a background really sends the color factor of this project off the charts. Students will cut out and add... Learn More

The Renaissance was a time of “rebirth” of ideas, art, science and literature during the 14th-16th centuries in Europe. Science was an area that was greatly improved by a brilliant... Learn More

This mixed media art project highlights the California Chumash Native American’s tradition of rock art. Modern artist Mitchell Robles, who has Chumash ancestry, takes the symbols and rhythm of the... Learn More