Drawing a landscape of plants and flowers takes as much thought as any other type of landscape.The trick is knowing what to draw first. This lesson provides a great introduction... Learn More

Use watercolors to paint a toucan perched on a branch in a jungle setting with this lesson that has been inspired by Henri Rousseau. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More

Along with jungle elements like lush vegetation and wild animals, Henri Rousseau often featured tropical birds in his paintings. In this lesson, students will create their own tropical bird watercolor... Learn More

Old boots can be used as planters. In fact, herbs, flowers and fruits can be grown in old boots and other containers. In this lesson, students will create a collage... Learn More

Imagine stepping into a lush greenhouse to hear and see the relaxing sound of a water fountain. Your students will enjoy this lesson, which focuses on space and symmetry as... Learn More

This simple-material lesson is the perfect way to introduce students to Georgia O’Keeffe’s floral paintings that will be a cinch to set up and clean up. With a focus on... Learn More

These beautifully colored oak leaves, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe are sure to brighten up your art room. Focusing both on mixing to make tertiary color, as well as using analogous... Learn More

Watch your second-grade artists become poets as well as they create a simple acrostic poem based on their favorite animal. With the included drawing guide, students can draw the animal... Learn More

Combine art and poetry in this lesson that will have your students creating their own calligram that doubles as a piece of art. To get started, students will complete the... 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 landscape project requires less time than some other Van Gogh lessons because it uses a very quick art technique: oil pastel resist. The idea is to draw strong lines... Learn More

Visiting a museum is a fun, educational experience. From exploring the grounds and viewing exhibits to eating at the restaurant and visiting the gift shop, there’s sure to be something... Learn More

Everyone is looking for a quick and easy art lesson that children can complete in under 45 minutes. This oil pastel and watercolor painting fits the bill. Use a small... Learn More

Picasso painted many still lifes and one recurring theme in some of them is a large pitcher. In this lesson, students will use a bingo dauber to draw a still... Learn More

It’s normal to experience big feelings. In fact, at one point or another, we all do. From sadness and worry to happiness, excitement and love, big feelings are nothing to... Learn More

Grumpy Cat, an American internet celebrity cat made famous by her permanently grumpy facial features, and Stephanie Laberis’ illustrations in The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t have been the inspiration... Learn More

Imagine opening up your window to reveal a splendid view of anywhere in the world you’d like to see. That’s exactly what your students will do with this lesson that... Learn More

Celebrate the winter season in your art room with this simple, single-class lesson that has been inspired by the book The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming. Using the included drawing... Learn More