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
This self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by artist T.C. Cannon has students not only exploring proportion, but also adding in patterns and personal effects, like hats and jewelry, for... Learn More
Focus on form, texture and color with these fun flower bowls that have been inspired by the amazing glass work of contemporary artist Dale Chihuly. In this lesson, students will... 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 as students draw a cake that looks... Learn More
This lesson is part research project, part artistic skill builder all in one. Students will choose an animals that is in need of conservation, whether endangered, vulnerable or near threatened... Learn More
These glowing creatures that are based on Contemporary artist Jeff Koons’ sculptures are sure to keep your students engaged as they draw their own balloon animal and then give it... Learn More
Set sail with this collage lesson that’ll have students imagining they’re out on the water. With this lesson, you can rely on your scrap paper bin or extend the lesson... Learn More
When I started thinking about including a Phoenix, I couldn’t help but remember an amazing 3D paper bird project that I saw in The Pop-Up Book by well-known origami and... Learn More
This multimedia project gives students the chance to pair their own interests with an exploration in technology and design as they work to create their own personal magazine cover that... Learn More
This vivid and moveable lesson, based on the book Lift by Minh Lé, is a fun exploration into a fantasy world where a life, or elevator, can take you to... Learn More
Lizards are such interesting animals. From bearded dragons to frilled varieties, lizards vary more in shape and size than any other group of reptile, making them perfect subject matter in... Learn More
Can you imagine a river of chocolate? Yes, please! How about lollipop flowers and donut mountains? Merge Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory with traditional landscape art in this minimal-supply lesson that... Learn More
Capture movement in the sky and water with this lesson that features one of nature’s most powerful weather systems – a hurricane. With just paper, oil pastel, connector or cake... Learn More