When you check out artist David Hale’s art, I bet you will be as inspired as I am! I was especially drawn to his art pieces of an animal with... Learn More
This strong, brightly-colored rhinoceros is a great lesson to teach your students about following a directed line drawing and how line can create patterns. The contrast of the black oil... Learn More
This lesson’s simplicity is what makes it so striking. A simple symbol emphasized in the center and radiating broken lines immediately lets the viewer know that they are looking at... Learn More
Fourth grade students used the classic double-loading paintbrush technique and drawing with black paint to create these stunning Fairy Tale Royals. Tie-in the history of playing cards, and you have... Learn More
Freight Train by Donald Crews is full of strong, simple illustrations that are full of art lesson potential. The illustration of the bold, high-contrast locomotive is the inspiration for this... Learn More
If your students have worked with one-point perspective, I encourage you to try two-point perspective with them in this low-prep, pencil and paper lesson that features the Parthenon. Students should... Learn More
“Little Red Riding Hood” is a classic fairy tale story of a little girl headed to her grandmother’s house who meets a wolf who is up to no good. Little... Learn More
This art lesson is all about brush control. Using just one paintbrush, challenge your students to create thin to thick lines based on the pressure they apply to their paintbrush.... Learn More
Tessellations are a standard in most art curriculums. They are mathematical and logical, yet it seems magical how such an irregular shape can be repeated and fill a space exactly.... Learn More
This lesson takes a simple tessellation lesson and, quite literally, puts a spin on it. With radial tessellations, the triage-shaped tile fans out around a central point, which gives the... Learn More
When you listen to music, especially jazz, you can’t help but nod your head, snap your fingers and tap your foot in response to the rhythmic compositions. Here is a... Learn More
This is a simple and engaging lesson that uses minimal supplies. Older elementary kids love detailed art projects where they can showcase their individuality. This Rockin’ Line Guitar features the... Learn More
This is a striking project. The metallic sharpie pops off the black paper and it feels like the scarab beetle may come to life! In this unique project, your students... Learn More
Ancient Egyptians buried their dead in elaborately decorated coffins called a sarcophagus. The after-life and customs surrounding death were a large part of the Egyptian’s customs and culture. The sarcophagus... Learn More
The ancient Egyptian artists’ use of strong, defined lines lend well to this printmaking lesson, where a well-defined line will create the best print. Students will choose between a decorated... Learn More
This intermediate grid drawing lesson includes four “Masters Handouts” for students to choose from and create their own version of the masterpiece.... Learn More
This quite lesson allows students to create their own adventure trail using the Adventure Symbols Handout and their own imagination to tell their adventure story!... Learn More
This lesson is quick and effective. Your students will love turning a simple marker drawing into a painting by brushing water onto the water-soluble maker. Using markers and a few... Learn More