Graffiti ranges from simple words to complicated, multi-colored images and is often found in urban settings. In this lesson, students will practice their thin to thick lettering skills and create... Learn More

This quick chalk pastel lesson will zoom by almost as fast as the speedy movement of the roadrunner that it depicts. Students will be practicing the technique of using all... Learn More

This whimsical whale is right at home in its colorful saltwater environment. For your older students, learning how to mask, or protect areas, is a great way to encourage fine... Learn More

Are your students amazed by axolotls? Maybe there is another freshwater creature that they find fascinating. This lesson blends research with art and provides students with a lot of room... Learn More

A nod to elusive but lucky four-leaf clover found in rural landscapes, this repeating four-leaf clover collagraph print is simple in execution, but has a really big impact when all... Learn More

Grid drawing is a great step towards realism for your older students. It helps them focus on sketching small segments of an image instead of the entire image all at... Learn More

Adobe, or sun-dried brick, structures are found in dry regions throughout the world. This style of architecture is especially popular in the desert climates of North America, like New Mexico,... Learn More

Freshwater habitats are teeming with life and activity. In fact, mentioning freshwater to your students might even remind them of experiences swimming at the lake or even fishing. In this... Learn More

This printmaking lesson featuring a powerful motor vehicle often found in rural areas is both technical and fun. Students will begin by using lines to draw a tractor from observation.... Learn More

This fun, circular take on traditional one-point perspective will have your students customizing their own urban block in the round, while also learning key drawing techniques. This lesson is quick,... Learn More

Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah offers breathtaking views. This Colorado Plateau landscape is considered high desert and is known for towering hoodoos, which are columns of weathered rock.... Learn More

In this lesson that features a detailed glimpse of a larger rural garden, your seventh-grade students will focus on printmaking as they learn the process of collagraphy. After spending some... Learn More

Using just a pencil, students can create this technique-rich artwork that features a lineup of urban homes. Drawing the homes in just a few simple steps will quickly lead to... Learn More

Deserts are some of the harshest environments on Earth. Because they don’t need much water to survive, snakes are uniquely adapt for living in the desert. In this minimal-supply, low-prep... Learn More

If you are looking for a low-prep lesson for your older students that focuses on drawing from observation, this is your lesson. Nestled in the middle of an urban setting,... Learn More

The desert-dwelling, nocturnal fennec fox is the subject for this chalk pastel project. Students will draw half of the fennec fox and then fold, transfer and trace to create the... Learn More

Imagine animals on the prowl amongst the desert scrub in the twilight or nighttime hours. This showstopper of a lesson is proof that simple can be stunning. Using only colored... Learn More

Hop into this delightful lesson featuring a big painted paper rabbit who lives in the forest. Students will use simple printmaking to create the background of trees and then textured... Learn More