Drawing a simple shape or, in this case, a series of shapes can provide a great starting point for a painting lesson on value, based on Impressionist painter Claude Monet.... Learn More
This lesson is the definition of whimsical and cheerful! A dragon on the roof!? Yes! Teach your students about Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí with this mosaic and paper collage lesson.... Learn More
Joan Miró’s shape and line focused paintings make a perfect inspiration for easy art projects. This watercolor resist painting takes little time, especially if you use a smaller piece of... Learn More
In this lesson for second graders, students will draw an Egyptian cat and show their knowledge of warm colors and cool colors to bring their cat to life. Students will... Learn More
Weaving is always an engaging activity for students. Once they get the hang of it, they won’t want to stop. Inspired by Pablo Picasso’s iconic rose and blue periods, students... Learn More
Visit the Netherlands in this lesson that is based on a painting by Impressionist Claude Monet. Students will focus on line and space as they create a colorful field of... Learn More
What’s not to love about a lesson that combines fashion with a famous artist? With this simple marker lesson, your students can pretend to be fashion designers, focusing on the... Learn More
Your students will love creating a portrait of themselves as an ancient Olympian. Winners of events in the ancient Olympics did not receive a medal, but instead a special crown... Learn More
Students learn about artist Paul Cézanne in this lesson that teaches them how to draw a still life, paint using the double-loading technique and add highlights and shadows to make... Learn More
Cows make such great subjects for art. Their docile, inquisitive personalities really come through when they are drawn, especially by children. In this lesson, students will learn about Baroque artist... Learn More
Castles are a sure thing in the art room. Every grade level loves to make castles and imagine the kings, queens, and knights that would exist within the castle walls.... Learn More
This lesson, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote, is full of personality and flair. Students will draw a confident Quixote, clad in armor featuring several tints of a... Learn More
This project is surprisingly easy and fast to make but delivers amazing results. I found this lesson early in my art career when art projects were mostly discovered through school... Learn More
This ancient helmet is sure to spark the imaginations of your students. As they consider the wars that took place in ancient times and ancient armor, they will enjoy creating... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the Vincent van Gogh’s famous Starry Night painting, combines oil pastel, the double-loading technique and a bit of painted paper to create a stunning rendition of... Learn More
This colorful chalk pastel drawing, inspired by Expressionist artist Paul Klee, is a fun departure from a typical portrait. With a focus on line and shape, students will enjoy breaking... Learn More
Andy Warhol printed bright graphic images onto contrasting backgrounds so the images would stand out. In this lesson, students will explore printmaking with three background options: white paper, colored paper,... Learn More
This lesson is wonderful because it’s a printmaking project, but you won’t need to pull out your messy ink and brayers. All you need is some printing foam, water and... Learn More