In this dynamic lesson, students will focus on movement, rhythm and shape while creating their own city at night that has been inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s painting The Starry... 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
This project requires less time than my other Van Gogh lessons because it uses a very quick art technique: Watercolor resist with oil pastel. Students will begin their still life... Learn More
This lesson introduces Vincent van Gogh in a light-filled, colorful way. Students will learn how to layer their artwork by cutting a symmetrical vase plus organic shapes for paper sunflowers.... Learn More
Liquid Tempera Paint is my favorite medium to use when painting a still life as the process is quick and the kids can create their own colors very easily. The... Learn More
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic paintings of irises, this lesson gives students an opportunity to explore the concept of space in a drawing. Students will also explore the double-loading... Learn More
These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More
Encourage students to practice looking at and talking about art with this lesson that features a 2D representation of an abstract sculpture that has been inspired by the illustrations in... Learn More
Capture a close-up of a gallery display in this lesson that features a 2D representation of 3D art. To get started, students will focus on shape and balance as they... Learn More
People in art museums stand, move and even sit to get a good view. In this lesson featuring a scene inspired by the illustrations in My Museum by Joanne Liu,... Learn More
Getting your students engaged in a project involving the art of Pablo Picasso is almost always effortless. They marvel at his unusual world view and the way he used Cubism... Learn More
Pablo Picasso painted Old Guitarist during his blue period. This lesson was inspired by the many values of color in this famous work of art as well as Picasso’s unique... Learn More
The outcome of this lesson will be as varied as your students. After cutting out a symmetrically-balanced, organic shape, students will turn the shape into a creature called a “Whatif”... Learn More
Bring the calming act of balancing rocks and connecting with nature into your classroom with this lesson that has been inspired by the book When You Find the Right Rock... Learn More
This organic shape collage lesson introduces young learners to Henri Matisse’s artwork in an exciting way. Students will love the process of creating painted paper and then using the paper... Learn More
These lively paper panels, inspired by Henri Matisse, are sure to excite your second graders with their bright colors and energizing lines. Setup and clean up are a breeze with... Learn More
Artist Henri Matisse would “draw with scissors” and cut paper into interesting shapes to create beautiful collages. He focused on this style of art during the last 10 years of... Learn More
This is a perfect lesson to do with fourth graders at the end of the school year because it will use up all the scraps of paper you have thrown... Learn More