Quick Art Lessons

How to Make a Color Wheel Thanksgiving Turkey

How can kids learn about the color wheel with a fun Thanksgiving art project? I have to admit, the more color a project has the more I love it. And...Learn More

45 Min

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Contour Cat Watercolor Project

Looking for a fun and colorful art project for kids while also teaching them how to use watercolors? This Contour Cat Watercolor Project is the perfect way to teach children...Learn More

60 Min

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Fall Leaves for Kinders

Looking for a quick Fall art project for your Kinders? In this one day lesson, students focus on line and shape as they draw, color and outline their beautiful Autumn...Learn More

45 Min

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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

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How to Teach Texture | Kitten’s First Full Moon | Elements and Principles of Design

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. What is texture and why is it...Learn More

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How to Teach Line & Pattern | Elements and Principles of Design

Line is one of the first elements of art that sets the foundation for art making in elementary school. Teaching children about line empowers them to see how simple lines...Learn More

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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

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Make Your Own Typography Card for Mother’s Day

There’s no better way to celebrate mothers and grandmothers for Mother’s Day than to create a beautiful, personalized card. This hand made card features sweet floral designs that any mother...Learn More

45 Min

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Draw a Watercolor Flower Garden

WATERCOLOR FLOWER GARDEN Who doesn’t love an easy project? This one Watercolor Flower Garden is as easy as you can get. All you need is a small sheet of watercolor...Learn More

45 Min

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