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
A selfie is a fun, casual way to capture a self-portrait with a digital camera or smartphone. I have no doubt your students are very familiar with selfies! This lesson... Learn More
Line drawings are a super easy way to start off your art curriculum. I usually do some type of line drawing with all my grade levels at the beginning of... Learn More
This multi-faceted lesson will challenge your 7th graders with a deep dive into proportion and drawing from observation as they draw their hand holding a cell phone using a grid... Learn More
An active lesson for children to grab an adult and get outside to sketch! Take a walk around your neighborhood and have them bring a pencil, clipboard, planning sheet, to... Learn More
This lesson allows students to complete research into an ecosystem of their choice, where they can explore the inter-connection of animals and plant-life within an ecosystem. Students will draw a... Learn More
This multi-faceted lesson will challenge your 7th graders with a deep dive into proportion and drawing from observation as they draw their hand holding a cell phone using a grid... Learn More
There are few scenes in nature that provoke a feeling of calm quite like a colorful sunset over water. This lesson, based on the contemporary Canadian artist, Mike Lathrop’s work... Learn More
This charming house has some serious personality! This lesson is based on the illustrations that Mary Blair created for the Disney short film The Little House. In this lesson, students... Learn More
The watercolor illustrations from The Lion & The Mouse by Jerry Pinkney are a delight to pour over! It’s obvious why Pinkney decided to keep his version of the famous... Learn More
Sometimes the simplest of materials can yield stunning results with the right techniques. These landscapes are no exception; using only pan watercolor and a paintbrush, students will learn to glaze... Learn More
London, England has a skyline full of iconic architecture, from Big Ben to the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral. In this lesson, students will create a layered London cityscape... Learn More
This lesson gives a well know London building a little extra pizzazz and sparkle! St. Paul’s is a beautiful cathedral already, but for this lesson I couldn’t resist adding layers... Learn More
If you are looking for a low prep lesson for your older students that focuses on observation drawing, this is your lesson! Tower Bridge has lots of interesting details and... Learn More