Dora Maar was one of Picasso’s many girlfriends. He tended to paint only people that he had a strong emotional connection with and thus he had many portraits of women... Learn More

These painted panels inspired by Henri Matisse are the perfect mix of processes to keep 6th grade students engaged. First they will make painted paper with tempera paint and texture... Learn More

Wow your students with this lesson inspired by contemporary Op artist Pablo Zamudio. Despite having the appearance of being complicated, the instructions and materials couldn’t be more simple. Students will... Learn More

Inspired by educator Terry McManus’ project, these dynamic cut paper dancers embody the spirit of Matisse’s artwork. This is a perfect lesson to use up your scrap paper in the... Learn More

Lichtenstein was inspired by abstraction and the artist Pablo Picasso. Fusing these styles of art allowed Lichtenstein to carve out his own style. This project uses a selection of materials... Learn More

This low-prep lesson inspired by the art of M.C. Escher takes a simple tessellation and, quite literally, puts a spin on it. Students begin by using the included template to... Learn More

This lesson, inspired by Swedish artist Hillma af Klint, is a great way to introduce your students to abstract art. Simple shapes start this lesson that is then completed with... Learn More

Diving straight into a messy art project at the beginning of a school year might be crazy, but I do it anyway. I adore watching kids paint and they love... Learn More

When I was searching for a one-time lesson for my kindergarten class before the next rotation started, I looked to the big rig bible, The Big Book of Things That... Learn More

This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Then, they add a load to their cars using various... Learn More

Here is a precious lesson that focuses on basic line drawing, coloring and creating the illusion of space while telling the encouraging story of Number One Same by Greg Pizzoli.... Learn More

This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More

Children love building things, from snowmen to blanket forts to towns with building blocks. This lesson introduces students to building with paper to form the famous Pantheon of Rome, Italy.... Learn More

One of the most important artists of the Op Art Movement is Victor Vasarely. Sometimes he is even called the father of Op Art. From his start as a graphic... Learn More

One of my most important artists of the Op Art Movement is Victor Vasarely and one of his most famous artworks is Zebra (pictured below). This playful zebra project is... Learn More

Tessellations are a standard in most art curriculums. They are mathematical and logical, yet it seems magical how such an irregular shape can be repeated and fill a space exactly.... Learn More

This lesson takes a simple tessellation lesson and, quite literally, puts a spin on it. With radial tessellations, the triage-shaped tile fans out around a central point, which gives the... Learn More

In this jazzy lesson, your students will be learning about some of the greatest jazz players of all time. Each page in the book, This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt,... Learn More