Monet’s water lily paintings are ethereal and serene. In this lesson, students will be using watercolor techniques to capture Monet’s magical colors. Making a batch of glitter paper or having... Learn More
Projects for older students can often take several sessions to finish. This Great Wave lesson is an exception. The trick to its quick completion is a very easy drawing paired... 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 Stonehenge line drawing depicts one of the most famous sites in the world. Around one million people visit Stonehenge each year to gaze at the ancient structure. Stonehenge is... Learn More
I can almost feel the mist on my face and hear the crash of waves when I look at the painting Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David... Learn More
Impressionist painter Claude Monet had a large pond and garden at his home in Giverny, France and loved spending time outdoors and painting the colors he saw. In fact, he... Learn More
When you think of warm colors, it’s easy to think of the warm sun and hot sand, which is perfect for this warm color lesson that features the desert of... Learn More
Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affected color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many waterscapes.... Learn More
These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More
Children learn how to scrape paint on a paper surface to create a Cubist-inspired appearance in this lesson that has been inspired by Paul Cézanne’s painting Mont Sainte-Victoire and Château... Learn More
Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affects color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many winter... Learn More
This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More
I love a good watercolor resist lesson. Fields of crayon texture rubbings and liquid watercolors grace the background of an airplane flying high in the sky. The element of space... Learn More
This lesson features a beautiful watercolor scene and delicate line drawing of the Wright brothers 1903 “Flyer”. The use of loose watercolor techniques captures the windy day of the first... Learn More
When you think of warm colors, it’s easy to think of the warm sun and hot sand, which is perfect for this warm color lesson that features the desert of... Learn More
I love how this Stonehenge lesson starts with a variety of paper treatments that are combined and result in a stunning collage. Sponge paintings provides the rough, textured look of... Learn More
This project is based on the book, Tree by Britta Teckentrup. This beautifully illustrated book follows an owl and the tree in which he lives, through the seasons. You can... Learn More
Have you ever stood under redwood trees in northern California or southern Oregon? They are breathtaking giants and a compelling subject for art. This lesson is a great addition to... Learn More