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
Still life photographs have the ability to tell the viewer a story about the person who arranged the image. In this lesson, students will explore different lighting techniques, choosing between... 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. Based on the groundbreaking abstract... Learn More
This lesson is an inventive way to introduce students to the concept of one-point perspective. Half drawing, half collage, this lesson, based on the work of industrial designer Ray Eames,... 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 images to create a still life... 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 images to create a still life... Learn More
This bright, punchy bouquet of flowers is ready to decorate your hallways this spring. Students will create a variety of organic shaped flowers arranged in a symmetrical pot, focusing on... 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
Damien Hirst’s art installation housing a real tiger shark is one of the more interesting and unique pieces of contemporary art. In order to create their realistic shark for this... 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
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 still life based on French painter Paul Cézanne is easily created by kindergarteners with the use of a paper plate or round template and pre-mixed colors. Exploring Cézanne’s still... Learn More