Art Lessons by Technique

Watercolor Jellyfish Art Project

This drippy technique is and absolute WINNER for kid’s engagement. It requires two things that are an absolute MUST : Liquid watercolors and watercolor paper.It’s is a super fast and...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Fish and Sea Life, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Father’s Day Portraits Art Project

For the last art project of the year for my third and fourth grade students, I asked the teacher if she had any requests; and she didn’t hesitate to say...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Line Drawing, Portraits, Spring Art

Happy Sun | Draw & Paint Along with Patty

This art project is based upon the Sun, the closest star to planet Earth and the center of our solar system. Perfect for any age child, children will focus on...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Summer Art, Video Tutorials

Just Add Glitter | Simple Bird Project

When a book speaks to you in a very personal — and glittery — way, you know that creating a coordinated art project is of utmost importance. The lovely Angela...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Winter Art

Watercolor Resist Sunflowers

Flowers offer the opportunity to explore a wide color palette and endless shape possibilities, making them the perfect subject matter for the end of the year. Using liquid watercolor will...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Blog Posts, Flowers, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Watercolors

Happy Flower | Georgia O’Keeffe Art Project

When I was teaching art to hundreds of children, one of my favorite ways to teach children how to use paints was to begin with kid-friendly subjects like fish, butterflies,...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials

Bird in a Cherry Tree Art Project

This project has been one of my personal favorites for a very long time. It was the first project I did that made me aware of how powerful collage and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Spring Art

Summer Art Ideas Inspired by Nature Anatomy

It’s no secret that students love exploring nature in their artwork. The curiosities of the natural work supply an endless well of inspiration and wonder. The book Nature Anatomy: The...Learn More

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Book Reviews, Quick Art Lessons, Summer Art, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

How to Make Painted Paper

Painted paper is my very favorite art supply and you make it yourself! All you need is some paper, paints and a paint brush. Purchasing texture tools is optional but...Learn More

Related categories: Art Lessons by Technique, Blog Posts, Tempera Paint