I love drawing projects that are based on the observation. Of course, it would be lovely to gather in front of a herd of elephants for a drawing exercise but... Learn More

Usborne Activities’s 365 Things to Draw and Paint (Activity Books) is a great resource for art techniques and ideas. I love the look of the Futuristic Cityscape lesson and knew it... Learn More

Inspired by literature that features images of fictionalized maps, my fifth grade students began stirring up their own imagery to create their personal enchanted land. We looked at selected novels... Learn More

Believe it or not, this lesson originally began as a device for learning how to draw hats. As I perused my collection of cowboy books (I secretly always wanted to... Learn More

There is a reason why I use birds so often in my art class: they are one of the best ways to prove to kids that they can draw! To... Learn More

Geninne Zlatkis is a crafter/artist living in the Southwest. Her style of illustration is whimsical and inspiring, not to mention, very appealing to children. She is most famous for her... Learn More

This lesson was inspired by Eloise Renouf’s multiple fish print seen in her Etsy shop. The artist used colors and fish motifs reminiscent of mid century ceramics and wall decor.... Learn More

Clipper ships glide over the ocean at top speeds. The tangle of nets, ropes and sails, however, can make drawing a clipper ship daunting. Breaking down the ship’s parts into... Learn More