Artists have turned to commonplace objects like fruit for still life subject matter again and again. Artist Maya Kopitseva, who inspired this project, frequently used fruit and vegetables in her... 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
Damien Hirst’s art installation housing a real tiger shark is one of the more interesting and unique pieces of contemporary art. In order to create their realistic shark for this... Learn More
Inspired by contemporary portrait artist Jordan Casteel, these close up eye portraits are created with simple supplies but have a powerful presence. Students will draw one eye from observation using... Learn More
This lesson is part research project, part artistic skill builder all in one. Students will choose an animals that is in need of conservation, whether endangered, vulnerable or near threatened... Learn More
The intricate nature of ships in a bottle have confounded viewers since the eighteenth century and your students will love recreating all the details in their own drawing, while using... Learn More
This lesson is a fun, three-dimensional take on the popular dragon eye drawing project. Featuring a colorful dragon eye peering through a cover of leaves, this project creates a perfect... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the children’s book Tiger in the Garden by Lizzy Stewart, is an exploration into watercolor techniques for fifth graders and includes a video accompaniment that you... Learn More
Inspired by beautiful landscapes made from colored glass pieces held together with lead strips, this stained glass landscape lesson requires only black sulphite paper, white liquid glue and chalk pastels.... Learn More
Look up to the clouds and practice a bit of Hirameki, which means flash of inspiration in Japanese and refers to the art of turning a random splotch into something... Learn More
Inspired by contemporary portrait artist Jordan Casteel, these close up eye portraits are created with simple supplies but have a powerful presence. Students will draw one eye from observation using... Learn More
In this fun, mixed-media lesson, students will learn about contemporary artist Stephanie Temma Hier and her amazing mixed-media art that combines ceramic sculpture and realistic oil painting. Students will work... Learn More
The Explorer lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher. Click the link HERE and send the URL to your substitute teacher so they can... Learn More
Many students have experienced the joy and surprise of walking through a grassy expanse only to see grasshoppers fly up into the air ahead of them but might not have... Learn More
If you’ve ever seen a majestic bird of prey soaring high above the grasslands, you know that it’s quite a sight to see. In this lesson, students will use observation... Learn More
This shark is ready to prowl the deep blue waters of its saltwater environment. This watercolor lesson focuses on creating realistic value through layering, which is a great technique for... Learn More
This whimsical whale is right at home in its colorful saltwater environment. For your older students, learning how to mask, or protect areas, is a great way to encourage fine... Learn More
Grid drawing is a great step towards realism for your older students. It helps them focus on sketching small segments of an image instead of the entire image all at... Learn More