Pencils are a back-to-school staple and this lesson will have your students turning these versatile tools into a piece of art. In this lesson, students will choose their initial and... Learn More

The butterfly provides a natural lesson on symmetry and balance. In this project, your students will be using their observational drawing skills to create a symmetrical butterfly. Tracing a mini... Learn More

Creating the illusion of form in a drawing can seem like magic to a student, so much that they’ll want to repeat the achievement over and over again. Watch your... Learn More

This layered, textured painting creates the perfect opportunity for your older elementary or middle school students to explore both drawing from observation and mixing liquid tempera paints to create an... Learn More

Imagine a springtime ride home from the farmers market with a basket full of flowers, fruit or fresh vegetables. In this lesson, students will draw a bicycle using the included... Learn More

In this lesson, older students use the oil pastel transfer method and a variety of painting techniques to recreate a beautiful, detailed shorebird and it’s reflection in the water. Oil... Learn More

From desert-dwelling dragons to interesting iguanas, lizards are some of the most common reptile pets. With this colorful lesson, you’ll have a rainbow of lizards ready to line your bulletin... Learn More

Fill your classroom with the vibrantly colored swinging birds from this lesson that uses only minimal materials to achieve a stunning outcome. In this lesson, students will use contour lines... Learn More

Use watercolors to paint a toucan perched on a branch in a jungle setting with this lesson that has been inspired by Henri Rousseau. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More

Along with jungle elements like lush vegetation and wild animals, Henri Rousseau often featured tropical birds in his paintings. In this lesson, students will create their own tropical bird watercolor... Learn More

While most known for his vibrant jungle scenes, Henri Rousseau painted his share of still lifes and occasionally landscapes, included one seascape. The painting The Storm Tossed Vessel is the... Learn More

Choice is an essential component when teaching middle school students art techniques and this project allows students to follow a specific art technique but decide what type of animal they... Learn More

As warm-weather plants, succulents often go dormant in the winter, but greenhouses can be used to keep them warm and toasty year-round. Bring trays of succulents into your art room... Learn More

This lesson was inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s Pelvis Series in which she painted bones with a gradient of sky showing through the negative space. Instead of bones, students will choose their... Learn More

This lesson gives older students an opportunity to explore painting techniques with acrylic paints, which can be an elevated painting experience for students. Based on Vincent van Gogh’s still lifes,... Learn More

Visiting a museum is a fun, educational experience. From exploring the grounds and viewing exhibits to eating at the restaurant and visiting the gift shop, there’s sure to be something... Learn More

This project allows students the opportunity to paint a still life from observation in the style of Post-Impressionist painter, Paul Cézanne, while focusing on space, color and form. Students will... Learn More

These richly colored still lifes, inspired by French artist Paul Cézanne provide the opportunity for students to begin drawing from observation to draw and paint the shapes and compositions that... Learn More