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
Artist Derrick Adams’ series “We Came to the Party and Plan” inspired this fun, unique lesson for your 7th graders. Students will learn how to draw a portrait in profile,... Learn More
This charming landscape lesson based on primitive folk art is a great opportunity for your students to explore the spatial concept of here, near and far to create the illusion... Learn More
This is a fantastic project to teach kids about folk art perspective. The thing with folk art is that it comes with a wacky sense of perspective. Often times, the... 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
What could be cuter than a cozy, textured polar bear? Adding a Ted Harrison-inspired background! Combine the two and you’ll have a lesson that will have your kindergarteners engaged while... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... Learn More
Lawren Harris’ mountain landscapes are iconic with their smooth clean lines and stark values. In this lesson, inspired by Harris, students will practice here, near and far perspective and overlapping... Learn More
There are few scenes in nature that provoke a feeling of calm quite like a colorful sunset over water. This lesson, based on the contemporary Canadian artist, Mike Lathrop’s work... Learn More
The watercolor illustrations from The Lion & The Mouse by Jerry Pinkney are a delight to pour over! It’s obvious why Pinkney decided to keep his version of the famous... Learn More
Sometimes the simplest of materials can yield stunning results with the right techniques. These landscapes are no exception; using only pan watercolor and a paintbrush, students will learn to glaze... Learn More
How welcoming is this thatched roof cottage nestled at the end of a garden-lined path? In this lesson, students will start by creating a traditional thatched roof cottage, employing the... Learn More
This adorable parrot gets some extra pizzazz from the free PixaMotion App, which is used to give the elements in the background movement. K-2 will draw a simple parrot and... Learn More
This lesson is inspired by the organic shapes and vibrant color in Rafael López’s murals. Students will focus on line and shape to create a mural wall, then collage themselves... 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 strong, brightly-colored rhinoceros, inspired by Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer’s famous woodcut is a great way to teach your students about following a directed line drawing and how line can... Learn More
Drawing castles with a classroom of noisy, rambunctious kids is the surest way to win them over. It’s a perfect lesson to reinforce how lines turn into shapes. It’s that... Learn More
You probably recognize the adorable cherubs that are featured at the bottom of Raphael’s painting below. These famous cherubs have made their way onto greeting cards, t-shirts and coffee mugs.... Learn More