Artists have turned to commonplace objects like fruit for still life subject matter again and again. Artist Maya Kopitseva, who inspired this project, frequently used fruit and vegetables in her... Learn More
Your students can share about themselves in a unique way with the items they choose to create for their paper trinket collection. After creating a self with compartments that has... Learn More
Highlighting artist Wayne Theibaud’s artwork is an easy sell for your students because he loved painting sweets. This project is based on Thiebaud’s artworks that feature lollipops. Students will create... Learn More
Your students are going to love this mixed media lesson starring a bright, colorful gumball machine. What child hasn’t begged for a coin to pop into one of these machines,... Learn More
Using a simple pull tab, this winter-themed kinetic art has a candle that looks like it really flickers. Symmetrical balance is featured in this lesson as students will fold and... Learn More
Your fourth-grade students’ mouths will be watering while they work on this French macaron composition with colored pencils. If they haven’t had a French macaron before, this drawing will surely... Learn More
Do you remember when your first learned to draw a cube or shade a sphere so it looked realistic? Give your students that same “aha!” moment with a guided 3D... Learn More
This lesson is based on the Danish concept of hygge, which is the feeling of comfort and joy. Students can either use the provided source images to create a still... Learn More
This colorful project is based on painter Janet Fish’s still life series featuring hyper-realistic, plastic wrapped produce. This lesson looks very complicated, but by breaking it down into simple steps,... Learn More
This simple but punchystill life, inspired by American artist William H. Johnson, offers two versions with different material options, making it a perfect lesson for your second graders regardless of... Learn More
This lesson is equal parts process and product, making it the perfect lesson for first graders who love exploration but also appreciate a finished project. While learning about the groundbreaking... Learn More
Drawing from observation is the focus in this lesson that has been inspired by collections of natural specimens. You can either bring in natural objects for students to choose from... Learn More
Fruit is the focus in this energetic still life inspired by Cuban artist Amelia Peláez. Students will be drawing fruit of their choice and then painting their artwork with a... Learn More
This still life lesson, inspired by the paintings of French artist Georges Rouault, is one of my favorite art lessons for kids because it combines a couple of my favorite... Learn More
Marigolds provide bright pops of color in this paper and paint collage lesson. Students will use printmaking techniques and color mixing to create their warm marigolds. Review of different types... Learn More
This drawing lesson gives your fifth grade students a great opportunity to practice drawing from observation. Using the included color mixing worksheet, students can practice making the perfect colors to... Learn More
Posable mannequins are a great addition to any art room. They come in many different sizes but look basically the same. Not only are they fun to manipulate, but they... Learn More
This simple but punchy still life, inspired by American artist William H. Johnson, offers two versions with different material options, making it a perfect lesson for your second-graders regardless of... Learn More