This lesson, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s painting, My Shanty, Lake George is a chance for students to practice their skills with blending chalk pastels. Chalk pastel is a quick way... Learn More
Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day in the art room with this minimal-supply lesson that will have students making their own paper pocket for a poem. Students will focus on... Learn More
Watch your second-grade artists become poets as well as they create a simple acrostic poem based on their favorite animal. With the included drawing guide, students can draw the animal... Learn More
This project requires less time than my other Van Gogh lessons because it uses a very quick art technique: Watercolor resist with oil pastel. Students will begin their still life... Learn More
Liquid Tempera Paint is my favorite medium to use when painting a still life as the process is quick and the kids can create their own colors very easily. The... Learn More
By the time I was in seventh grade, I abandoned the frontal portrait view in favor of a ¾ view. I loved how drawing portraits from a ¾ view perspective... Learn More
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic paintings of irises, this lesson gives students an opportunity to explore the concept of space in a drawing. Students will also explore the double-loading... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the famous painting Mona Lisa and specifically the phenomenon of her eyes appearing to follow viewers around a room, no matter where they are standing.... Learn More
This portrait painting presents a fun and unique take on one-point perspective. Including profile view and a famous piece of art helps pack this lesson full of art techniques and... Learn More
In this super fun lesson that has been inspired by the book When Picasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden, students will use the included drawing guide to create their own... Learn More
It’s normal to experience big feelings. In fact, at one point or another, we all do. From sadness and worry to happiness, excitement and love, big feelings are nothing to... Learn More
Grumpy Cat, an American internet celebrity cat made famous by her permanently grumpy facial features, and Stephanie Laberis’ illustrations in The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t have been the inspiration... Learn More
Get ready for some excitement and surprise that is triggered by Fluffy McWhiskers in this lesson that is based on the main character in the book Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion,... Learn More
Introduce your students to Austrian artist Gustav Klimt with this minimal-supply lesson that was inspired by the influence of Egyptian art on Klimt and one of the many birds in... Learn More
Sometimes inspiration comes in many forms. I was perusing one of the many art supplies catalogs that happen upon my desk and I saw metallic paint for sale. Gold, bronze,... Learn More
Have students capture their likeness with this quick self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by the art of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. In this lesson, students will focus on line,... Learn More
Sparklers are often used to add fun and excitement to any occasion from large celebrations to smaller family gatherings. Bring some of the light and joy into your classroom with... Learn More
This still life inspired by French painter Paul Cézanne is easily created by kindergarteners with the use of a paper plate or round template and pre-mixed colors. In this lesson,... Learn More