Fish are easy to draw and the color opportunity is fantastic. My fifth grade students always do a few watercolor lessons and this year I wanted to use good old... Learn More

Slowly becoming obsolete, lighthouses still guide fishing vessels safely to shore. Maud Lewis captured the bright colors of Nova Scotia in her paintings and by using tempera paint, children can... Learn More

This might be one of my most favorite art lessons. I like to do some type of clipper ship lesson in 5th grade and I’m always looking for new techniques... 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