Art Lessons by Technique

Acorn Art Project Using Watercolors

Looking for a quick, fall-themed project that you can do with minimal supplies? This simple acorn teaches symmetry, shape, line and watercolor techniques. Here’s what you’ll need: – 9″ x...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art Lessons by Technique, Blog Posts, Fall Art

How to Paint Dots for Dot Day & Project Roundup

There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out-of-this-world artwork...Learn More

30 Min

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Autumn Apples | Cut-out Apple Art for Kinders

While searching for a literature tie-in for these adorable apples, I found Nikki McClure’s exquisite book Apple. The story takes you on a visual journey of the cycle of an...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Blog Posts, Color Wheels & Theory, Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Pastels & Crayons

The Best Art Paper for Every Project

When I first began teaching, I had no idea how to teach art to kids. Kid’s art projects and supplies were not on my radar. One of the most nagging questions I had...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

What is Sulphite Paper?

Have you noticed “sulphite paper” listed frequently in our material lists and ever wondered what it is? If you have, don’t worry. You’re not alone. When I first began teaching,...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Organization, Back to School, Blog Posts, How to Teach Art, Paper Projects, The Best Art Supplies

Guide to Purchasing your Art Materials

Purchasing and managing art supplies is a huge aspect of an art teacher’s job. There’s nothing more exciting than unboxing a fresh package of art materials and imagining all of...Learn More

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Watercolor & Pen Flowers | Easy First Day of School Art Project

Looking for an easy first day art project that you can do on the first day of school? This simple line drawing teaches radial drawing, shape, line and watercolor techniques....Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Back to School, Blog Posts, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors

How to Teach Proportion | Snowman Project | Elements & Principles of Design

This is the ninth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring PROPORTION. This simple snowman...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Christmas, EPIC Curriculum, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

How to Teach Space: Barn & Farm Landscape

This is the eighth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring SPACE. When I first...Learn More

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