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
For many students, summertime is synonymous with swimming time and if you don’t have access to a pool, you might find yourself taking a dip in a lake, stream or... Learn More
Would you like to try skydiving? This lesson will allow students to think about this unique activity by you like to try skydiving? This lesson will allow students to think... Learn More
Creating a tiny ice skater that can magnetically skate around on a pond makes this lesson seem magical. Students get to create a wintery frozen pond diorama with a sense... Learn More
Mimicking the view of a spinning, trick performing snowboarder, this kinetic artwork has a landscape that really spins “reflected” in the snowboarder’s goggles. This movement is created by simply positioning... Learn More
If you would like to teach clay hand-building techniques but don’t have access to a kiln or would simply prefer working with air-dry clay, look no further. This lesson is... Learn More
This quick, thirty-minute lesson inspired by the over-the-top funny children’s book A Pizza with Everything on it by Kyle Scheele and Andy J. Pizza is guaranteed to get your students... Learn More
This lesson is a great introduction to self-portraits for kindergarteners and gives them a boost of self-confidence in the process. This lesson begins with tracing a crown, which will create... Learn More
Being different can sometimes be scary, but it can also be beautiful. In this lesson, students will be creating self-portraits inspired by the artwork in the book The Day You... Learn More
What makes you uniquely super? Maybe it’s speed or kindness, or maybe you’re a super artist. This lesson is all about uncovering and celebrating each student’s very own superpower. Based... Learn More
Portraiture is not always fun for kids in fifth grade. They become a bit self-conscience and sometimes sabotage their efforts in an effort to stay humble. Drawing a friend in... Learn More
This lesson allows students to dive deeply into a chosen emotion and pair lines, colors, patterns and facial expressions that match that emotion. As an opening activity, students can fill... Learn More
What is more playful than a wet, shaking dog? A painting of one that includes splatter painting and finger painting, that’s what. Students will draw and paint a dog ready... Learn More
This lesson is based on the iconic Earth and Sky collages by American artist, Lorna Simpson. Students will enjoy searching through magazines to find the perfect face or profile for... Learn More
This lesson offers a great introduction to the principle of proportion for your students. Normally we talk about perspective with human figures, but why not introduce proportion with a dog’s... Learn More
This lesson and the accompanying discussion page are intended to open a dialogue with students about diversity as well as explore the significance of memories and external influences in shaping... Learn More
Mona Lisa with a twist. Two twists, in fact. The first is creating a cat version of the Mona Lisa and the second is exaggerating the proportion in facial volume... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the rich, vibrant, quilted portraits of contemporary artist Bisa Butler. This lesson features a unique art technique with stunning results. Rather than sewing, students will... Learn More