This lesson features a fun-to-draw and paint court jester who is very talented at juggling. In fact, he is so talented that he is able to keep six colored balls... Learn More
Studying Matisse and his amazing paintings is always a successful undertaking. I consider his art the basis of a no-fail art lesson, as no matter what a child does to... Learn More
Drawing a simple shape or, in this case, a series of shapes can provide a great starting point for a painting lesson on value, based on Impressionist painter Claude Monet.... Learn More
This lesson is the definition of whimsical and cheerful! A dragon on the roof!? Yes! Teach your students about Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí with this mosaic and paper collage lesson.... Learn More
Weaving is always an engaging activity for students. Once they get the hang of it, they won’t want to stop. Inspired by Pablo Picasso’s iconic rose and blue periods, students... 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
Your students will love creating a portrait of themselves as an ancient Olympian. Winners of events in the ancient Olympics did not receive a medal, but instead a special crown... Learn More
Students learn about artist Paul Cézanne in this lesson that teaches them how to draw a still life, paint using the double-loading technique and add highlights and shadows to make... Learn More
Castles are a sure thing in the art room. Every grade level loves to make castles and imagine the kings, queens, and knights that would exist within the castle walls.... Learn More
This lesson, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote, is full of personality and flair. Students will draw a confident Quixote, clad in armor featuring several tints of a... Learn More
This project is surprisingly easy and fast to make but delivers amazing results. I found this lesson early in my art career when art projects were mostly discovered through school... Learn More
This ancient helmet is sure to spark the imaginations of your students. As they consider the wars that took place in ancient times and ancient armor, they will enjoy creating... 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
This colorful chalk pastel drawing, inspired by Expressionist artist Paul Klee, is a fun departure from a typical portrait. With a focus on line and shape, students will enjoy breaking... Learn More
Andy Warhol printed bright graphic images onto contrasting backgrounds so the images would stand out. In this lesson, students will explore printmaking with three background options: white paper, colored paper,... 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
The Renaissance was a time of “rebirth” of ideas, art, science and literature during the 14th-16th centuries in Europe. Science was an area that was greatly improved by a brilliant... Learn More
Based on one of the more interesting characters in Greek mythology, Medusa, with her wild hair made of live snakes, this lesson features her famous hair with 3D snakes made... Learn More