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
This lesson honors one of the most endangered species in our world, the gorilla. In this lesson, students will create a simple gorilla drawing, using lines to emphasize the gorilla’s... Learn More
The sweet slumbering fawn featured in this lesson is camouflaged by layers of leaves, rocks and branches. In this lesson, students will add value to their fawn to make it... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... 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
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
If you are familiar with Claire West’s artwork, you’ve no doubt noticed the delightful way that she layers colors and elements on top of each other to create rich, pattered... Learn More
In this lesson, students will draw a simplified portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with a focus on creating a bejeweled crown, using geometric shapes and angular lines to create facets... Learn More