This lesson explores the work of artist Romare Bearden while emphasizing mixed-media collage, cutting, arranging, gluing, texture, and space. Students complete this multi-step project while coming to an understanding that a... Learn More
Every teacher has their pet projects, projects that they talk about most often. Mine are the ceramic tile mural projects that I did with the sixth grade classes every year at... Learn More
This project can be done a couple of ways: drawing & painting the peacock on colored paper and leaving it, or drawing & painting the peacock on white paper, cutting... Learn More
Children explore shape, pattern, symmetry and line in this colorful paisley pattern motif. With origins in India, the traditional paisley design is used in clothing, fabrics and home-decor. This lesson... Learn More
Stupa is a building used by Buddhist monks for meditation. They are made from stone and typically have a domed roof shaped like a mushroom and stone panels. This colorful... Learn More
The Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world, is a mausoleum located in Agra, a city in Northern India. A mausoleum is a building that contains... Learn More
Joan Miró’s shape and line focused paintings make a perfect inspiration for easy art projects. This watercolor resist painting takes little time, especially if you use a smaller piece of... Learn More
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print-maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and child-like. The painting that inspired this... Learn More
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print-maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and dream-like. The art he created during... Learn More
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print-maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and child-like. The painting that inspired this... Learn More
Joan Miró was born in Barcelona, Spain in 1893. He started drawing at age 8 and went on to become one of the world’s most famous abstract artists. He loved... Learn More
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print-maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and child-like. The painting that inspired this... Learn More
One of the first things I try to teach my Kinders is that shapes are created by lines. This is such a fascinating concept to learn and after they begin... Learn More
Hundertwassers use of bold, bright colors and organic lines makes him one of the world’s most famous contemporary painters. This project stemmed from a detailed Hundertwasser collage project that I created... Learn More
Creating collages is a wonderful way for children to express their sense of color and composition. It’s not always easy though, which is why I recommend showing children a few... Learn More
Here is an easy, quick and technique-rich lesson to do with your first and second grade students. The project can be completed in one 40-minute session, but if you want... Learn More
This is an easy project that illustrates Calder’s use of line, shape and form. It’s a great substitute for a prep intensive form-based project. Second grade students do very well... Learn More
This is an easy project that illustrates Calder’s use of line, shape and form. It’s a great substitute for a prep intensive form-based project. Second grade students do very well... Learn More