Portraits were a main subject that Pablo Picasso painted. He painted people in a variety of styles but his use of Cubism with portraiture is especially notable. The faces of... Learn More
Turn grouchy moods around with this lesson that has been inspired by the book The Grouchies by Debbie Wagenbach and Steve Mack. Everyone feels grouchy sometimes, but in this lesson,... Learn More
This lesson is an exploration in color mixing, based on Henri Matisse, which is sure to delight your first graders. Matisse is sometimes called “The King of Color” because of... Learn More
Artist Henri Matisse would “draw with scissors” and cut paper into interesting shapes to create beautiful collages. He focused on this style of art during the last 10 years of... 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
Portrait making is not always fun for kids in fifth or sixth grade. They become a bit self-conscience and sometimes sabotage their efforts in an effort to stay humble. Drawing... 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
These bright and cheery floral still lifes that have been inspired by Henri Matisse create the perfect opportunity for your students to explore line and color creatively. Begin with several... Learn More
These expressive and colorful landscapes that have been inspired by Fauvist painter Henri Matisse will have your seventh-grade students engaged in creating a whimsical landscape of their own. The use... Learn More
This snowy, winter landscape is inspired by the quick and distinct style of Impressionist painters, who strove to capture one moment in time. With little more than liquid tempera paint... Learn More
This lesson is part art history, part drawing and part printmaking. I introduced Art Nouveau to my second-grade students by showing them Gustav Klimt’s Tree of Life painting and identifying... Learn More
Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was known for his love of cats, and this lesson will have your students creating their own paper cat in Klimt’s much-loved style. Students will start... Learn More
This lesson is an easier adaptation of my sixth-grade Golden Era Women Inspired by Gustav Klimt lesson. By drawing a very simplified face (use the Portrait Pack for drawing options)... Learn More
Despite the detailed elegance of Gustav Klimt’s Tree of Life painting, this quick, calming art lesson can be completed in under an hour. You’ll need metallic paint for this project... Learn More
Sometimes inspiration comes in many forms. I was perusing one of the many art supplies catalogs that happen upon my desk and I saw metallic paint for sale. Gold, bronze,... Learn More
Sparklers are often used to add fun and excitement to any occasion from large celebrations to smaller family gatherings. Bring some of the light and joy into your classroom with... Learn More
Light is an important element of many celebrations around the world; whether it be twinkling lights on buildings, candles on a cake or bonfires. In this lesson, students will research... Learn More
This still life inspired by French painter Paul Cézanne is easily created by kindergarteners with the use of a paper plate or round template and pre-mixed colors. In this lesson,... Learn More