Wenzel Hablik was a Czech artist (1881-1934) who specialized in German Expressionism. His paintings of Utopian cities and imaginary universes are thought to have been inspired by nature. Hablik collected... Learn More
This lesson explores the work of artist Romare Bearden while emphasizing mixed-media collage, cutting, arranging, gluing, texture, and space. Students complete this multi-step project while coming to an understanding that a... Learn More
In this lesson, children create layers of Surrealism. Inspired by René Magritte’s painting, The Return, children paint clouds, create a template, paint a landscape and add a nest of eggs.... Learn More
This lesson requires very little time to completed yet it covers so many art elements: value (creating tints and shades, atmospheric perspective, creating shapes and lines and achieving space. It... Learn More
About The Siene at Argentuil Monet loved painting outside (Plein Air) and was fascinated by how light affects color. Although famous for his series of paintings on haystacks and lily... Learn More
Ted Harrison is one of Canada’s favorite painters. He was born in England in 1926 but immigrated to Canada’s Yukon in the 1950’s. His vibrant paintings of the people and the... Learn More
According to Dr. Seuss Wiki page, Truffula trees have yellow or white & black striped bark with large tuffs at the top. The tuffs are typically a warm color (red,... Learn More
This layered collage lesson was inspired by the book Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. This project has just the right amount... Learn More
This art lesson teaches many art concepts: horizon line, drawing buildings, atmospheric perspective and painting a landscape. The first and most important lesson is learning how to draw a barn... Learn More
This HERE, NEAR & FAR winter tree lesson requires very little time to complete yet it covers so many art elements: value, using atmospheric perspective and layers to in create... Learn More
This snowy landscape features multiple watercolor techniques which will allow students to create the blended sky with analogous colors and the crisp snowy ground. Depth is achieved by a distinct... Learn More
These charming Swiss ski chalets are sure to engage your fifth graders with all of the possibilities for fun details. Students will begin with simple shapes to create their chalets,... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the Canadian painter Lawren Harris, will have your fifth-grade students painting tints and shades in no time as they explore value while painting a monochromatic winter... Learn More
This project uses a self-made polar bear stencil and a variety of mediums to create this tranquil polar landscape. First, students will use chalk pastel to draw the landscape, including... Learn More
Inspired by Ted, Harrison, this landscape project is bright and vibrant, just like the work of the Yukon-based artist. Students will use line and shape to create the layered landscape,... Learn More
Many of the art projects I introduce to my older students can take 3-4 class sessions to finish. This The Great Wave lesson is an exception. The trick to the... Learn More
This lesson is simple yet it reinforces many art concepts: foreground, background, texture, space and balance. It wouldn’t be winter in my art room without some glitter. I’ll admit that... Learn More
Adobes are clay houses built in hot, dry areas of United States and Mexico. They stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Children learn how to draw... Learn More