Quick Art Lessons

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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Spring Bunny Art Project

When I was a young artist, my favorite art activity was drawing fashion figures with a water-soluble black marker. Brushing the artwork with water turned the drawing into a painting....Learn More

50 Min

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St. Patrick’s Day Romero Britto Inspired 4-Leaf Clover

Romero Britto and art class go together like Spring Lamb and fresh mint. Britto’s iconic pop art style, bright colors and inspiring patterns allow for endless possibilities when it comes...Learn More

60 Min

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Holiday Collage Project

Sometimes children need a moment free of instruction, standards and expectations. When I first did this project many moons ago, I recognized the importance of stepping back a bit and...Learn More

30 Min

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Watercolor Tulips Art Project

When you’re looking for a quick art lesson to do in one art session that requires just a few supplies and maximum student engagement, you can’t beat a watercolor resist....Learn More

45 Min

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3 Tips for Teaching a Project in 30 Minutes

We’ve all been there. An assembly or fire drill shortens the school day and you are stuck with little pockets of time with each group of students. You search for...Learn More

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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

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