Introducing artist Henri Rousseau to young children, even as young as four, is easy with this simple project. Students will focus on line, shape and space as they draw their... Learn More
While Henri Rousseau might be well known for his vibrantly colored jungle landscapes, he also spent time painting the things around him in Paris, like scenes that include the iconic... Learn More
Use watercolors to paint a toucan perched on a branch in a jungle setting with this lesson that has been inspired by Henri Rousseau. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More
Along with jungle elements like lush vegetation and wild animals, Henri Rousseau often featured tropical birds in his paintings. In this lesson, students will create their own tropical bird watercolor... Learn More
While most known for his vibrant jungle scenes, Henri Rousseau painted his share of still lifes and occasionally landscapes, included one seascape. The painting The Storm Tossed Vessel is the... Learn More
Old boots can be used as planters. In fact, herbs, flowers and fruits can be grown in old boots and other containers. In this lesson, students will create a collage... Learn More
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