Lawren Harris’ mountain landscapes are iconic with their smooth clean lines and stark values. In this lesson, inspired by Harris, students will practice here, near and far perspective and overlapping... Learn More
In this lesson, inspired by Canadian artist Gordon Harris, students will explore how the colors in a landscape can change based on the seasons. They will choose a season and... Learn More
Canadian artist, Ted Harrison had a unique ability to transform the Yukon landscape into bright swirls of vibrant color. This landscape is inspired by Harrison, using bright, vibrant colors to... Learn More
There are few natural sights more magical than seeing the Northern Lights flicker and dance across the sky. In this lesson, students will create a landscape inspired by Canadian artist,... Learn More
There are few scenes in nature that provoke a feeling of calm quite like a colorful sunset over water. This lesson, based on the contemporary Canadian artist, Mike Lathrop’s work... Learn More
Any lesson that includes a “splatter painting station” is bound to be hit with your students! In this lesson, students will be creating a stunning moon-lit wolf in the woods... Learn More
Sometimes the simplest of materials can yield stunning results with the right techniques. These landscapes are no exception; using only pan watercolor and a paintbrush, students will learn to glaze... Learn More
How welcoming is this thatched roof cottage nestled at the end of a garden-lined path? In this lesson, students will start by creating a traditional thatched roof cottage, employing the... Learn More
This adorable parrot gets some extra pizzazz from the free PixaMotion App, which is used to give the elements in the background movement. K-2 will draw a simple parrot and... Learn More
This lesson is just plain fun! Inspired by Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series, students will create their own brightly colored balloon dog from a series of traced ovals. A... Learn More
Whimsical lines and the illusion of space are what make this scratch art lesson a fabulous one for your fourth graders. Make sure you leave time for the first layer... Learn More
The season of spring is such a joyful time. New baby animals, buds and blossoms on trees and flowers dotting the landscape are all reasons to love spring. This lesson... Learn More
After reading the picture book, Linnea in Monet’s Garden, students will create their own magical garden with chalk pastel, tempera paint, & dried beans in this lesson that has been... Learn More
In this lesson, first-grade students will explore the paintings of artist Paul Gauguin while gaining experience with acrylic paint and a dabbing technique of applying the paint to create a... Learn More
This landscape project requires less time than some other Van Gogh lessons because it uses a very quick art technique: oil pastel resist. The idea is to draw strong lines... Learn More
Visit the Netherlands in this lesson that is based on a painting by Impressionist Claude Monet. Students will focus on line and space as they create a colorful field of... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the Vincent van Gogh’s famous Starry Night painting, combines oil pastel, the double-loading technique and a bit of painted paper to create a stunning rendition of... Learn More
Creating a reflection in art can be achieved various ways, but learning the art of making a monoprint seems to not only capture students’ curiosity but also keeps them engaged... Learn More