Explore mixing tints and using complementary colors in this lesson that features a simple, yet stunning grove of trees. Students will get started by drawing a landscape of three trees.... Learn More

Black tempera paint and colored oil pastels top the list of the four simple supplies used to make these stunning autumn leaves. In the first class session, students will use... Learn More

A high-contrast, cozy cottage is the focal point in this fall-inspired scene. Students will start by modifying their paper into an arch and adding a tree on each side of... Learn More

Claude Monet’s Water Lilies are ethereal and serene. How did Monet create this feeling? With lots of colors and short brush strokes to mimic the colors of his Japanese water... Learn More

Your students will be immediately mesmerized by applying a paintbrush dipped in white and red paint to their paper to create these lovely, pink apple blossoms. After painting, an outline... Learn More

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