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
Children learn how to scrape paint on a paper surface to create a Cubist-inspired appearance in this lesson that has been inspired by Paul Cézanne’s painting Mont Sainte-Victoire and Château... Learn More
Give your students the opportunity to practice facial proportions and explore value with shading as they create their own guard portrait that has been inspired by the great artist Rembrandt.... Learn More
These painted panels inspired by Henri Matisse are the perfect mix of processes to keep 6th grade students engaged. First they will make painted paper with tempera paint and texture... Learn More
With the head of an eagle and the body of a lion, griffins are a powerful mix for a mythological creature. This art lesson is based on the fresco of... Learn More
Students will draw the cards in an enlarged format using grid drawing, which is a fun skill to teach older students who are interested in drawing realistically. Based on the... 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
Wow your students with this lesson inspired by contemporary Op artist Pablo Zamudio. Despite having the appearance of being complicated, the instructions and materials couldn’t be more simple. Students will... 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
Sometimes the simplest materials can yield the most amazing results. That is certainly true about this lesson. Not only will the end result be visually stunning, but this lesson is... Learn More
When you check out artist David Hale’s art, I bet you will be as inspired as I am! I was especially drawn to his art pieces of an animal with... Learn More
Artist Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic cake paintings are sure to spark your students’ interests! Watch as your art room becomes transformed into a bakery! Students will draw a cake that looks... Learn More
Have you ever done a felting project? This fun art form is making a comeback and has become popular with crafters. Introduce your students to the joy of felting with... Learn More
The Renaissance was all about realistic art, and the discovery of one-point perspective helped artists be even more realistic with their artworks. Usually, one-point perspective lessons involve rulers, though not... Learn More
This lesson features the car that turned the automobile into an affordable car for the masses: The Model T. Students will use their skill sin observation to draw the Model... Learn More
This ceramic tile mural is a great collaborative project for 6th grade students to leave their mark on the school. It’s been the most wonderful experience; bringing parents, teachers, district... Learn More
If you want an engaging drawing lesson, especially for boys, this is a good one. After talking about the historical context of a Roman gladiator, students will be ready to... Learn More
Every year, the sixth grade class at my school constructed a ceramic mural. One year, I chose to do Ancient Greece with my students as a theme. While these beautiful... Learn More