Inspired by Cézanne’s still life arrangements, this lesson will have students assembling a collection of paper fruit pieces to make their very own still life collage. They’ll focus on color,... Learn More

In this lesson, students will combine painting with liquid tempera paint and paper weaving to create a dynamic piece of Op Art. First, they’ll focus on value as they paint... Learn More

This lesson uses a simple crayon dipped in thick tempera paint to make the Ben-Day dots Lichtenstein is so famous for. You can also use a regular pencil with the... Learn More

It’s interesting to occasionally mix things up and have students create a painting that is not on white paper. This floral still life project that has been inspired by a... Learn More

Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic paintings of irises, this lesson gives students an opportunity to explore the concept of space in a drawing. Students will also explore the double-loading... Learn More

In this lesson, students create an ancient Greek vase with paper and paint. The element of form is explored through the addition of value that makes the vase look 3D... Learn More

This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise, and all fun! Kids will love creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their self-portrait inspired by Roy Lichtenstein and... Learn More

This portrait of a relaxing woman near a vase of anemones is inspired by Henri Matisse’s painting, Purple Robe & Anemones. This lesson gives students a chance to portrait and... Learn More

The painting that inspired this art project is made up of simple shapes and lines, inspired by Surrealist painter Joan Miró. Using a dark black background will help the bright... Learn More

Many Impressionist artists found inspiration in art coming out of Japan in the 19th century. Woodcut prints, pottery and lacquerware were all influential. In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More

Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affected color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many waterscapes.... Learn More

These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More

This small, brightly colored project is a fun way for students to explore Pointillism and learn about the Post-Impressionist George Seurat. Using a pencil and eraser, students will stamp dots... Learn More

Dora Maar was one of Picasso’s many girlfriends. He tended to paint only people that he had a strong emotional connection with and thus he had many portraits of women... Learn More

Children learn how to scrape paint on a paper surface to create a Cubist-inspired appearance in this lesson that has been inspired by Paul Cézanne’s painting Mont Sainte-Victoire and Château... Learn More

These painted panels inspired by Henri Matisse are the perfect mix of processes to keep 6th grade students engaged. First they will make painted paper with tempera paint and texture... Learn More

This lesson is a painted adaptation of a mosaic. If you are looking for a lesson that teaches mosaic without dealing with hundreds of tiny pieces of paper, this lesson... Learn More

The three-dimensional elements of this saber toothed tiger really make it come alive, which will amaze and delight your students! This lesson was inspired by the striking three-dimensional illustrations in... Learn More