What could be more fun than a simple stylized portrait that is sure to be a success with your students? A portrait that also includes printmaking with found objects! This... 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
Your students will love all the mixed media elements that make up this adorable fish and chip lesson, and you will love all of the concepts that your students encounter... Learn More
In this lesson, students will learn about Contemporary painter Kehinde Wiley and his unique style of painting portraits. They will create a patterned, stamped background and will focus on proportion... Learn More
Kindergarteners will love this lesson that features the exploratory printmaking technique of stamping with a sponge to create their own still life, inspired by the artwork of Vincent van Gogh.... Learn More
I love the look of mosaics, but the thought of using a million confetti-sized pieces of paper with kinders is a little daunting. This project gives the look of a... Learn More
This sweet hippo lesson is sure to be a hit with your students. First, they will create a hippo drawing filled with shapes and patterns, and then they will paint... Learn More
This lesson is the definition of whimsical and cheerful! A dragon on the roof!? Yes! Teach your students about Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí with this mosaic and paper collage lesson.... Learn More
Castles are a sure thing in the art room. Every grade level loves to make castles and imagine the kings, queens, and knights that would exist within the castle walls.... Learn More
Andy Warhol printed bright graphic images onto contrasting backgrounds so the images would stand out. In this lesson, students will explore printmaking with three background options: white paper, colored paper,... Learn More
This lesson is wonderful because it’s a printmaking project, but you won’t need to pull out your messy ink and brayers. All you need is some printing foam, water and... Learn More
Creating a reflection in art can be achieved various ways, but learning the art of making a monoprint seems to not only capture students’ curiosity but also keeps them engaged... Learn More
Your students are going to be amazed by the first part of this project: shaving cream marbling. After creating beautiful marbled paper, students will draw and add shadows to one... Learn More
When you introduce a new process to create art, children are eager learners. Paul Klee’s painting Castle and Sun is composed of thin horizontal, vertical, and asymmetrical lines. These combine... Learn More
This lesson uses a simple crayon dipped in thick tempera paint to make the Ben-Day dots Lichtenstein is so famous for. You can also use a regular pencil with the... Learn More
In this lesson, students create an ancient Greek vase with paper and paint. The element of form is explored through the addition of value that makes the vase look 3D... Learn More
This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise, and all fun! Kids will love creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their self-portrait inspired by Roy Lichtenstein and... Learn More
The painting that inspired this art project is made up of simple shapes and lines, inspired by Surrealist painter Joan Miró. Using a dark black background will help the bright... Learn More