Introduce your artists to the classic cartoon style of “rubber hose” arms and legs. This style was made popular by Micky Mouse and other cartoons but can still be seen... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on proportion, line and shape as they use a piece of folded paper to create their own self-portrait featuring an oversized head, huge, expressive eyes... Learn More
Introduce your students to the unique style of Japanese comics and graphic novels called manga in this lesson that also creates a perfect opportunity to create a self-portrait. In this... Learn More
Students will get to create their own superhero in this lesson about body proportions and foreshortening. Starting with just a simple triangle, students build up their superhero’s body, adding a... Learn More
Mimic the look of stitched, patchwork while using simple materials in this birdhouse lesson that is full of charm. The marker painting technique takes center stage in this lesson, as... Learn More
In this lesson, students draw a basic landscape with three types of lines and then use the double-loading painting technique with liquid tempera to fill the landforms with color. Stamped... Learn More
In this lesson, students use the folding technique to draw and cut a symmetrically balanced leaf. A lizard is added for emphasis. Students also explore color with liquid tempera as... Learn More
Create a monkey peeking out from a sea of oranges with this lively lesson inspired by artist Henri Rousseau. After drawing a mischievous monkey and tracing circles to add fruit,... Learn More
In this lesson, students will create a layered, textured landscape using simple materials. Create a beautiful countryside landscape with this lesson inspired by French Fauvist painter André Derain. Follow along... Learn More
In this lesson, students create a simple drawing of a vase and tabletop before painting with liquid tempera. Students explore value by mixing tints and shades and use a fun... Learn More
In this lesson, students will create a variety of textures with watercolor paint and torn paper to create the mysterious cave. Follow along with the full-length lesson video for more... Learn More
In this lesson, students will focus on using a variety of lines to create the illusion of three-dimensional space. They will also create tints of colors to create a colorful,... Learn More
In this lesson, students use an oil pastel to set up their painting with a quick drawing of a castle and horizon line that creates a sense of space. Liquid... Learn More
In this lesson, students begin by using “here, near and far” as a guide to create a sense of space as they set up their own landscape with a simple... Learn More
In this lesson, students will focus on space, texture and form as they create their own version of three haystacks. Make sure to f... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on line and space as they set up their seascape with a quick oil pastel drawing. Liquid tempera is applied through a variety of painting... Learn More
Step into the world of legendary artist and naturalist John James Audubon in this lesson that features a gyrfalcon, the largest species of falcon in the world. In the lesson,... Learn More
Bring the peaceful beauty of a cow grazing under a colorful rainbow into your classroom with this lesson inspired by Robert S. Duncanson’s painting, Landscape with Rainbow. In this lesson,... Learn More