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

With their long tusks and shaggy fur, woolly mammoths were unique animals that lived during Prehistoric times. With the popularity of the movie Ice Age, I was inspired to use... 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

If your students have worked with one- point perspective, I encourage you to try two-point perspective with them in this low-prep, pencil and paper lesson that features the Parthenon. Students... Learn More

The ancient Egyptian artists’ use of strong, defined lines lend well to this printmaking lesson, where a well-defined line will create the best print. Students can choose between a decorated... Learn More

This low-prep lesson inspired by the art of M.C. Escher takes a simple tessellation and, quite literally, puts a spin on it. Students begin by using the included template to... 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 is a great opportunity for students to explore additive techniques to create a three-dimensional animal relief sculpture and learn about the rich artistic traditions of ancient Mesopotamia. CelluClay... Learn More

Challenge your students to let the figure emerge in the material with this air dry clay lesson based on the figurative sculptures of American sculptor Augusta Savage. Students will review... Learn More

I love the high contrast illustrations in the book Armadillo Ray by John Beifuss and Peggy Turley. In the story, a curious armadillo named Ray is quizzing all his desert... Learn More

Highlighting artist Wayne Theibaud’s artwork is an easy sell for your students because he loved painting sweets! This project is based on Thiebaud’s artworks that feature lollipops. Students will create... Learn More

Your students are going to love this mixed media lesson starring a bright, colorful gumball machine. What child hasn’t begged for a coin to pop into one of these machines,... Learn More

Artist Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic cake paintings are sure to spark your students’ interests! Watch as your art room becomes transformed into a bakery! Students will draw a cake that looks... Learn More

This strong, brightly-colored rhinoceros is a great lesson to teach your students about following a directed line drawing and how line can create patterns. The contrast of the black oil... Learn More

This lesson’s simplicity is what makes it so striking. A simple symbol emphasized in the center and radiating broken lines immediately lets the viewer know that they are looking at... Learn More

This lesson puts a sparkly spin on the banners flown during Medieval and Renaissance times! Students will enjoy drawing either a whimsical lion or unicorn for their banner. Adding a... Learn More

This lesson features a fun-to-draw and paint court jester who is very talented at juggling. In fact, he is so talented that he is able to keep six colored balls... Learn More