This lesson, based on the gentle giants of the sea, manatees, is packed with opportunities for your students to explore texture with watercolor paint. Follow the included drawing guide to... Learn More
These bright and lively collages inspired by artist Rex Ray create a perfect opportunity to practice creating organic shapes and experimenting with composition. Painted paper and tissue paper are used... Learn More
In this project students will work by themselves or collaboratively to create a paper diorama inspired by the work of contemporary artist Sandy Skoglund. With only colored paper, black markers,... Learn More
Keith Haring’s bright and boisterous action figures are always a hit with students. This lesson offers students a chance to explore a variety of movements to create their own dancing... Learn More
Damien Hirst’s art installation housing a real tiger shark is one of the more interesting and unique pieces of contemporary art. In order to create their realistic shark for this... Learn More
This self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by artist T.C. Cannon has students not only exploring proportion, but also adding in patterns and personal effects, like hats and jewelry, for... Learn More
Inspired by contemporary portrait artist Jordan Casteel, these close up eye portraits are created with simple supplies but have a powerful presence. Students will draw one eye from observation using... Learn More
Focus on form, texture and color with these fun flower bowls that have been inspired by the amazing glass work of contemporary artist Dale Chihuly. In this lesson, students will... 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 as students draw a cake that looks... Learn More
These glowing creatures that are based on Contemporary artist Jeff Koons’ sculptures are sure to keep your students engaged as they draw their own balloon animal and then give it... Learn More
Every year, I did a collaborative ceramic tile mural project with my sixth graders. One year, we created these beautiful abstract faces, based on the work of Contemporary artist Kimmy... Learn More
Inspired by the geometric mirror mosaics of Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, this metal embossing lesson has many layers of interest. Students will draw their own geometric design that has... Learn More
This interactive handprint project can be done collaboratively or individually. This lesson features one of the simplest forms of printmaking: a handprint. In just three steps, your students will create... Learn More
Your students will love exploring line with this lively seascape lesson that has been inspired by American landscape artist Winslow Homer. In this lesson, students will create textured rocks that... Learn More
Unleash your students’ creativity with this minimal-supply lesson that doubles as a quick introduction to printmaking. Students will focus on line and shape as they use found objects like LEGO... Learn More
Your students will love creating and naming their very own pocket-sized dragon in this lesson that has been inspired by the book 100 Mighty Dragons All Names Broccoli by David... Learn More
This multi-media creature garden is a great project for using up bits and pieces of materials that you have in your art room, like cardboard, toilet paper rolls, scrap paper,... Learn More
When I started thinking about including a Phoenix, I couldn’t help but remember an amazing 3D paper bird project that I saw in The Pop-Up Book by well-known origami and... Learn More