This lesson teaches students the principles of FRAME BY FRAME ANIMATION using a free app called FlipaClip. After creating a simple background of an ocean, students can upload a photo... Learn More

A selfie is a fun, casual way to capture a self-portrait with a digital camera or smartphone. I have no doubt your students are very familiar with selfies! This lesson... Learn More

This lesson is inspired by Contemporary artist Jason Naylor. He is best known for his colorful murals depicting uplifting messages. For this lesson, students will use the online drawing platforms,... Learn More

Panhandle Slim is a folk artist living and working in Savannah, Georgia. His artwork is bright, large and inspirational and it is visible on the sides of buildings and on... Learn More

This project was inspired by the vibrant, glowing interior of the Sagrada Família Catholic Church in Barcelona, Spain. Light passing through its many colorful stained glass windows creates a lovely... 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

In this lesson, children draw a generic portrait of a man in a bowler hat and then use simple mixed- media techniques to paint and add contrast. Covering the face... Learn More

Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affects color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many winter... Learn More

This lesson is a painted adaptation of a mosaic. If you are looking for a lesson that teaches mosaic without dealing with hundreds of tiny pieces of paper, this lesson... Learn More

This lesson gives older students an opportunity to explore painting techniques with acrylic paints, which can be an elevated painting experience for students. Based on Vincent van Gogh’s still lifes,... Learn More

With their long tusks and shaggy fur, woolly mammoths were unique animals that lived during Prehistoric times. With the popularity of the movie Ice Age, I was inspired to use... Learn More

Inspired by educator Terry McManus’ project, these dynamic cut paper dancers embody the spirit of Matisse’s artwork. This is a perfect lesson to use up your scrap paper in the... Learn More

Lichtenstein was inspired by abstraction and the artist Pablo Picasso. Fusing these styles of art allowed Lichtenstein to carve out his own style. This project uses a selection of materials... Learn More

If your students have worked with one- point perspective, I encourage you to try two-point perspective with them in this low-prep, pencil and paper lesson that features the Parthenon. Students... Learn More

The ancient Egyptian artists’ use of strong, defined lines lend well to this printmaking lesson, where a well-defined line will create the best print. Students can choose between a decorated... Learn More

This low-prep lesson inspired by the art of M.C. Escher takes a simple tessellation and, quite literally, puts a spin on it. Students begin by using the included template to... Learn More

This lesson, inspired by Swedish artist Hillma af Klint, is a great way to introduce your students to abstract art. Simple shapes start this lesson that is then completed with... Learn More

This lesson is a great opportunity for students to explore additive techniques to create a three-dimensional animal relief sculpture and learn about the rich artistic traditions of ancient Mesopotamia. CelluClay... Learn More