Paddle through the rainforest in a canoe with this bright tropical lesson. Students will get to explore simple one-point perspective as they draw their river and think about the plants... Learn More

These adorable baby sea turtles have hatched from their eggs and are ready to make the long trip to the saltwater sea. In this lesson that has been inspired by... Learn More

There’s something fascinating about a huge cactus, standing regally against a desert landscape and in this lesson, the cactus is the star of the show. Featuring simple mark-making techniques using... Learn More

This desert lesson features cactus flowers in rainbow order that provide bright pops of color in the foreground of the space with rolling sand dunes filling the background. Students will... 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

This quick chalk pastel lesson will zoom by almost as fast as the speedy movement of the roadrunner that it depicts. Students will be practicing the technique of using all... 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

Deserts are some of the harshest environments on Earth. Because they don’t need much water to survive, snakes are uniquely adapt for living in the desert. In this minimal-supply, low-prep... 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

The desert-dwelling, nocturnal fennec fox is the subject for this chalk pastel project. Students will draw half of the fennec fox and then fold, transfer and trace to create the... Learn More

This sweet little fox admiring the moonlight can be created rather quickly and offers a fun exploration of value and texture for your young artists. One class period can be... 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

If you or your students don’t already know about the fascinating little creatures featured in this lesson, you are in for a treat. Axolotls are as cute as they are... Learn More

This quick lesson inspired by the book Tugboat Bill by Calista Brill and Tad Carpenter is sure to become a fast favorite, especially for those of your students who are... Learn More

For many students, summertime is synonymous with swimming time and if you don’t have access to a pool, you might find yourself taking a dip in a lake, stream or... 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