In this lesson, children create an Ancient Greek Vase with paper and paint. They explore the element of FORM through creating value to make their vase look 3D while using... Learn More
In this lesson, children create a Roman bust portrait. Using only white paper, black oil pastel and black chalk, this striking portrait can be as simple or as detailed as... Learn More
You’ll notice that this lesson has a short materials list! But, the few materials still make for a high impact lesson. It’s perfect for older students who have the focus... Learn More
Rapunzel by Rachel Isadora is an African interpretation of the classic fairy tale. I just love that her Rapunzel has long dreadlocks that she lets down out of her high... Learn More
This art lesson is all about brush control. Using just one paintbrush, challenge your students to create thin to thick lines based on the pressure they apply to their paintbrush.... Learn More
Tessellations are a standard in most art curriculums. They are mathematical and logical, yet it seems magical how such an irregular shape can be repeated and fill a space exactly.... Learn More
When you listen to music, especially jazz, you can’t help but nod your head, snap your fingers and tap your foot in response to the rhythmic compositions. Here is a... Learn More
You can’t have a complete ancient Egyptian unit without discussing their use of proportions. This style of rendering the human figure became one of the most distinguishing characteristics of ancient... Learn More
When you think of warm colors, it’s easy to think of the warm sun and hot sand, which is perfect for this warm color lesson that features the desert of... Learn More
This advanced grid drawing lesson includes four “Masters Handouts” for students to choose from and create their own version of the masterpiece.... Learn More
Substitute teachers will be able to teach and draw along with students, creating an adorable llama with the help of out “Llama Drawing Guide”... Learn More
Using the “How to Draw a Circus Tent Drawing Guide”, substitute teachers will be able to demonstrate how to create a circus tent. Students then get to create their own... 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
The Hall of the Bulls is a large hall inside Lascaux Cave. Massive drawings of bulls, some 18 feet long, stampede along the walls. This lesson showcases the incredible prehistoric... Learn More
Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal is the inspiration for this art project. It combines the perfect amount of text with beautiful... Learn More
Drawing from observation takes practice and patience. This is an approachable lesson on observation drawing because of the “observation window” technique that is used. Observing an object through a small... Learn More
What’s not to love about a lesson that combines fashion with a famous artist? With this watercolor lesson, your students can pretend to be fashion designers, focusing on watercolor techniques... Learn More
This is a simple lesson focusing on proportions by drawing a fashion figure, also known as a “croquis” In proportions, a typical human body has “7 heads”, but for this... Learn More