Getting your students engaged in a project involving the art of Pablo Picasso is almost always effortless. They marvel at his unusual world view and the way he used Cubism... Learn More
This standing mobile project based on the art of Alexander Calder only requires a small amount of time to make the components but offers a lot of opportunity to extend... Learn More
In this lesson, students will explore the paintings of artist Paul Gauguin while gaining experience with acrylic paint and chalk pastels. Complementary colors and contour lines are reinforced with this... Learn More
An abstract project is the perfect first or early experience for your student to use real canvas and acrylic paints. Inspired by Swiss artist Paul Klee, this lesson is an... Learn More
The painting that inspired this art project is made up of simple shapes and lines, inspired by Surrealist painter Joan Miró. Using a dark black background will help the bright... Learn More
In this lesson, students will learn about a well-known female Impressionist artist: Mary Cassatt. The way that Cassatt captures light in her painting Summertime is magical. I am jealous of... Learn More
This art lesson is all about brush control. Using just one size of paintbrush, challenge your students to create thin to thick lines based on the pressure they apply to... Learn More
Working with colors and shapes is fun for children. While not quite a free-flowing collage, this lesson encourages thought by considering the exact placement of colors, circles and lines.... Learn More
This lively composition, based on Expressionist artist Wassily Kandinsky, is sure to inspire your students to explore how lines and shapes interact with each other. Students will also explore color... Learn More
Dora Maar was one of Picasso’s many girlfriends. He tended to paint only people that he had a strong emotional connection with and thus he had many portraits of women... Learn More
These painted panels inspired by Henri Matisse are the perfect mix of processes to keep 6th grade students engaged. First they will make painted paper with tempera paint and texture... Learn More
Wow your students with this lesson inspired by contemporary Op artist Pablo Zamudio. Despite having the appearance of being complicated, the instructions and materials couldn’t be more simple. Students will... 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
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
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 packs a lot of excitement into one little egg! Students will explore line and two different watercolor techniques that are like magic for younger students; watercolor resist and... Learn More
When I saw images of ammonite fossils cut in half, I couldn’t wait to get out my white oil pastel and liquid watercolors. The spiral of the ammonite is a... Learn More