ABOUT EMILY CARR The youngest of five girls, Emily was born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1871. She always loved to draw and one of her first drawings was that of... Learn More
This bright and punchy lesson, based on contemporary artist Robin Mead, is a great way to introduce the concept of space in a landscape to students. The accordion folded landscape... 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
This multi-faceted lesson will challenge your 7th graders with a deep dive into proportion and drawing from observation as they draw their hand holding a cell phone using a grid... Learn More
This retro camper with all its embellishments and details will delight your students! Tissue and paper curtains? Check! Paper bunting? Yep! Miniature clothespins holding up tiny watercolor clothing? Of course!... Learn More
This charming landscape lesson based on primitive folk art is a great opportunity for your students to explore the spatial concept of here, near and far to create the illusion... Learn More
An active lesson for children to grab an adult and get outside to sketch! Take a walk around your neighborhood and have them bring a pencil, clipboard, planning sheet, to... Learn More
This multi-faceted lesson will challenge your 7th graders with a deep dive into proportion and drawing from observation as they draw their hand holding a cell phone using a grid... Learn More
What could be cuter than a cozy, textured polar bear? Adding a Ted Harrison-inspired background! Combine the two and you’ll have a lesson that will have your kindergarteners engaged while... Learn More
These whimsical trees based on Canadian artist, Richard Hoedl will captivate your first graders, for sure! In this project, students will draw funky, organic shapes to create tiered trees, then... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... Learn More
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