If students were completing art projects in a sketchbook, my hope was that they would: – Take more pride in their work – Be able to see their efforts throughout... Learn More
Don’t let the simple materials of this lesson, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris fool you, it is still a showstopper. In this lesson, students will create a symmetrical... Learn More
These fun, quirky birds are full of character and your fifth graders will enjoy customizing their own. In this lesson, students can either draw from observation or use the included... Learn More
This drawing lesson gives your fifth grade students a great opportunity to practice drawing from observation. Using the included color mixing worksheet, students can practice making the perfect colors to... Learn More
This lesser flamingo lesson starts with using line and shape to draw this instantly recognizable species of bird. Students will then enjoy creating tints of pink to paint their flamingo... Learn More
Lions are striking because of their grand size and majestic appearance. Students will start this watercolor lion lesson by drawing their majestic lion from observation using a source image. As... Learn More
This vibrant lesson is part observation drawing and part creative pattern-making, which makes it a great choice for sixth graders who want to create realistic representations, but also want to... Learn More
With this Magellanic penguin lesson, you can teach your students step-by-stop instructions on how to use watercolor and a little white acrylic paint to make a beautiful ocean beach scene... Learn More
This swimming sea turtle is an exercise in observation drawing that your sixth grade students are bound to enjoy. In this lesson, students will create a blended chalk background, with... Learn More
This lesson, featuring the iconic Colosseam in Rome, Italy, is both an exercise in detailed line work and loose painting. Students have the choice to draw the Colosseum either from... Learn More
Toucans are always a captivating subject for students because of their bright colors and large bills. In this lesson, students will practive their observational drawing skills while drawing their toucans.... Learn More
This majestic moose is a great opportunity for your seventh graders to practice their observation drawings using simple materials. In addition, students have the option to create a composite image... Learn More
This painterly landscape depicts iconic Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, with the choice of several typical African trees in the foreground. In this lesson, students will combine observation drawing and... Learn More
Posable mannequins are a great addition to any art room. They come in many different sizes but look basically the same. Not only are they fun to manipulate, but they... Learn More
Get ready for a race for the gold in your hallways! These grid drawings are not only a great way for students to learn to draw figures with correct proportions,... Learn More
Painting from observation is the skill that students will be honing in this lesson featuring watercolored seashells. Rather than looking at something large and vast, which can be overwhelming when... Learn More
There’s a quote by Joyce Meyer that says, “A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.” That couldn’t be more true for this lesson, which features the bare... Learn More
This lesson is a juxtaposition of drawing from observation to create realistic animals that are surrounded by whimsical, brightly colored foliage that trends towards unrealistic. What I love about this... Learn More