How neat are the curved horns on the ram (male sheep) in this lesson?! Though the horns look complicated to draw, I break it down in this lesson step-by-step so... Learn More
Younger students really enjoy the colorful and symbolic traditions of Medieval knights. In this lesson, students will have a blast creating these colorful, embellished, jousting knights.... Learn More
Monet’s water lily paintings are ethereal and serene. In this lesson, students will be using watercolor techniques to capture Monet’s magical colors. Making a batch of glitter paper or having... Learn More
This simple-prep watercolor castle lesson packs a surprising punch in artistic skill-building for your students. Fourth graders are skilled enough to begin drawing detailed objects and castles are always a... Learn More
This lesson is quick and effective. Your students will love turning a simple marker drawing into a painting by brushing water onto the water-soluble maker. Using markers and a few... Learn More
The beautiful stained glass rose windows that grace the walls of Gothic churches can be replicated in your classroom using the most basic art supplies. For the students who love... Learn More
Clay projects are always popular with students because they get to build something three-dimensional. Air dry clay, which is used in this project, allows for clay projects without the use... Learn More
This Stonehenge line drawing depicts one of the most famous sites in the world. Around one million people visit Stonehenge each year to gaze at the ancient structure. Stonehenge is... Learn More
I can almost feel the mist on my face and hear the crash of waves when I look at the painting Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David... Learn More
Impressionist painter Claude Monet had a large pond and garden at his home in Giverny, France and loved spending time outdoors and painting the colors he saw. In fact, he... Learn More
I just love this fun lesson that is a unique take on the beautiful architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. With a background of the night sky, this project... Learn More
Drawing a mythical one-eyed giant is sure to capture the attention and imagination of your students. Students can put their own creative spin on their cyclops as they draw characteristics... Learn More
Many Impressionist artists found inspiration in art coming out of Japan in the 19th century. Woodcut prints, pottery and lacquerware were all influential. In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More
In this lesson, students will learn about one of the most famous pieces by the Impressionist artist Renoir. In A Girl with a Watering Can, he depicts a charming young... Learn More
This watercolor portrait, inspired by Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits, is an introduction to facial proportions, which is great for older students as they become increasingly interested in realism. A crown of... Learn More
In this lesson, students will focus on line to create a detailed drawing with pencil and black marker that has been inspired by Elizabethan fashion. Use the accompanying video tutorial... Learn More
In this lesson, children draw a generic portrait of a man in a bowler hat and then use simple mixed- media techniques to paint and add contrast. Covering the face... Learn More
Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affects color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many winter... Learn More