What could be more tropical than a bright pink flamingo frolicking on a beautiful beach? This lesson was inspired by Flamingo Beach, located on the island of Aruba, where flamingos... Learn More
The fusion of music and art always make it a fun day in the art room! This Cuban conga drum lesson is a great way for your students to not... Learn More
This simple but punchy still life, inspired by American artist William H. Johnson, offers two versions with different material options, making it a perfect lesson for your second-graders regardless of... Learn More
This lesson features a fun way to explore James Van Der Zee’s photography without a camera! Students will create their own vintage car on black paper and create different values... Learn More
Watch as your students enjoy the meditative properties of this quick, minimal-supply project inspired by the art of Howardena Pindell. Students will color, cut and arrange paper that will be... Learn More
Students will love creating this lush, nighttime jungle scene, featuring a flock of moonlit macaws. Their bright, neon colors will contrast against the dark night sky, and a focus on... Learn More
Drawing a pumpkin may seem simple but, when I was teaching young students, I noticed that they wanted to draw a pumpkin as a circle with a stubby little rectangle... Learn More
Portraits are a wonderful lesson for 1st graders. They are at an age where they are gaining technical art skills and mastery over their drawings, yet still young enough to... Learn More
If you’ve ever seen Lisa Congdon’s illustrations, you’ve no doubt noticed the bold colors, flowing lines and happiness that exude for Congdon’s artwork. In this lesson, students will create a... Learn More
These bright and cheery blooms are the perfect, low-prep lesson for second graders! This lesson focuses on drawing simple folk art flowers by breaking them down into easy-to-draw shapes, while... Learn More
Modigliani is a fabulous artist to introduce to your students because his portraits are so striking and they make for a great art lesson. Students will be drawing a portrait... Learn More
In this vibrant lesson, students will use drawing from observation to create a realistic animal portrait, based on the artist Tamara Philips. They will then add curved lines to the... Learn More
There are few natural sights more magical than seeing the Northern Lights flicker and dance across the sky. In this lesson, students will create a landscape inspired by Canadian artist,... Learn More
These bright and cheery blooms are the perfect, low-prep lesson for second graders! This lesson focuses on drawing simple folk art flowers by breaking them down into easy-to-draw shapes, while... Learn More
Graffiti is writing or drawing created directly on public or private property, which makes it illegal. On the other hand, graffiti artists see their work as important works of art,... Learn More
Graffiti art ranges from simple words to complicated, multi-colored images. If a graffiti artist is nervous about being caught in their act of vandalism, they may only have time for... Learn More
This bright, glowing project is sure to attract the attention of your students. Based on the graffiti of Adam Fujita (a.k.a. Adam Fu), this lesson involves cutting out a stencil... Learn More
This lesson is based upon the Sun, the center of life on planet Earth. First graders will focus on shape as they cut out the circle sun and triangles, then... Learn More