After reading the picture book, Linnea in Monet’s Garden, students will create their own magical garden with chalk pastel, tempera paint and dried beans in this lesson that has been... 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
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
Students will be amazed to see how wet paint and a simple folding technique are used to create the symmetrical reflection in this lesson that has been inspired by Impressionist... 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
Students will love creating this beautiful layered mixed media still life using painted paper, Model Magic, oil pastels and tempera paint. First, they will create a vibrant background with value,... Learn More
This lovely flower bouquet painting inspired by the still lifes of Édouard Manet uses just a few supplies and can be accomplished in only a couple of sessions. We’ve made... Learn More
In this quick lesson that focuses on value, students will learn about the still lifes of Italian painter and printmaker Giorgio Morandi as they use liquid tempera paints and chalk... Learn More
This lesson is sure to make a splash with your kindergarteners! Inspired by British artist David Hockney, this lesson explores one of life’s greatest pleasures: a big jump into a... Learn More
Pulled string art is such a fun experience for students, which is why they will love this lesson that combines a quick intro to perspective with an element of play.... Learn More
This festive seasonal collage not only celebrates icons from each season, but also highlights American artist Alma Thomas, who used visible brushstrokes to adorn her colorful paintings. In this lesson,... Learn More
Explore simple printmaking and portrait drawing with this lesson, inspired by Contemporary portrait artist Kehinde Wiley. Using found objects to stamp, students will create a botanical background for their painted... Learn More
This project encourages children to look at trash or recycled goods in a whole new way. Inspired by the book, Magic Trash, children draw faces in the style of contemporary... Learn More
Contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama is a fabulous artist for young students to learn about because her artwork is approachable and whimsical. I love her series of larger-than-life polka dotted flower... Learn More
Orangutans are incredible animals. Did you know that humans and orangutans share approximately 97% of their DNA? It’s no wonder that so many of their characteristics seem so similar. In... Learn More
These larger-than-life three-dimensional paper flowers, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, will have your students blooming with excitement. With the use of a paper bag as the basis for the flower petals,... Learn More
Romero Britto’s art is colorful, bold and happy. Drawing in the style of Britto takes some time and a bit of patience, but by the end of this lesson, students... Learn More
Your students will love learning about snow leopards with this lesson that is packed full of art-making processes. In this lesson, students will explore basic printmaking using a scrap of... Learn More