This snowy, winter landscape is inspired by the quick and distinct style of Impressionist painters, who strove to capture one moment in time. With little more than liquid tempera paint... Learn More
In this quick, spring variation of the Line and Pattern Leaves lesson from the Chill in the Air Bundle, students focus on space, pattern and shape as they create a... Learn More
Summer is such an easy season to love for many reasons, including the juicy sweet berries that are usually harvested during this time of year. This quick printmaking lesson will... Learn More
Sometimes inspiration comes in many forms. I was perusing one of the many art supplies catalogs that happen upon my desk and I saw metallic paint for sale. Gold, bronze,... Learn More
Dancing is an important part of many cultures and used in many celebrations worldwide. Your students will be able to join the fun by creating a paper dancer that will... Learn More
Children learn how to scrap 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
Need a lesson where each component takes less than fifteen minutes? Consider adding a mixed-media still life study to your art curriculum. I opt to teach this still life study... Learn More
Similar to Paul Cézanne’s still life paintings and landscapes, his portraits explored different perspectives as he was trying to find his own style as a painter. Cézanne favored a portrait... Learn More
Bread is the star of the table in this low-prep lesson that is all about drawing to create the illusion of form. Inspired by the book Hooray for Bread by... Learn More
A high-contrast, cozy cottage is the focal point in this fall-inspired scene. Students will start by modifying their paper into an arch and adding a tree on each side of... Learn More
Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affected color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many waterscapes.... Learn More
These expressive watercolor portraits pay homage to the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. Her signature unibrow, flowers and hair ribbons make her one of the world’s most recognizable artists. In... Learn More
Artists have turned to commonplace objects like fruit for still life subject matter again and again. Artist Maya Kopitseva, who inspired this project, frequently used fruit and vegetables in her... Learn More
Adaptive suggestions of lessons to help make lessons successful for all students. In this new document, we have chosen four lessons from the Just As You Are bundle to feature,... Learn More
This lesson is quick and low-prep, with a get-to-know-you aspect as well, making it perfect for the beginning of the year. Students will write a large letter that matches the... Learn More
This lesson gives students a chance to focus inward and think about aspects of themselves they exhibit now on the trunk of the tree and what they would like for... Learn More
This is a great lesson to teach on their first day of school as a way to not only get to know a bit about each student, but also to... Learn More
Working with a solid color, marker transfer or bleeding tissue paper are all options in this quick lesson that has been inspired by Linda Liu’s book Hidden Gem and works... Learn More