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

Creating a reflection in art can be achieved various ways, but learning the art of making a monoprint seems to not only capture students’ curiosity but also keeps them engaged... Learn More

Isn’t this a bright, striking collage? Using layered tissue paper as a background really sends the color factor of this project off the charts. Students will cut out and add... Learn More

The Renaissance was a time of “rebirth” of ideas, art, science and literature during the 14th-16th centuries in Europe. Science was an area that was greatly improved by a brilliant... Learn More

This mixed media art project highlights the California Chumash Native American’s tradition of rock art. Modern artist Mitchell Robles, who has Chumash ancestry, takes the symbols and rhythm of the... Learn More

This lesson is great for free choice time, sub plans and days when you want an easy prep lesson. The supplies are simple: card stock and markers, and students will... Learn More

Based on one of the more interesting characters in Greek mythology, Medusa, with her wild hair made of live snakes, this lesson features her famous hair with 3D snakes made... Learn More

Inspired by Cézanne’s still life arrangements, this lesson will have students assembling a collection of paper fruit pieces to make their very own still life collage. They’ll focus on color,... Learn More

Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print- maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and child-like. The painting that inspired... Learn More

How neat are the curved horns on the ram (male sheep) in this lesson?! Though the horns look complicated to draw, I break it down in this lesson step-by-step so... Learn More

This is a striking project. The metallic sharpie pops off the black paper and it feels like the scarab beetle may come to life! In this unique project, your students... Learn More

Younger students really enjoy the colorful and symbolic traditions of Medieval knights. In this lesson, students will have a blast creating these colorful, embellished, jousting knights.... Learn More