Art Lessons by Subject

How to Teach Art using the Elements and Principles of Design

Creating a cohesive, schematic curriculum full of lessons that will excite your students is the dream of art educators. But it can be a daunting task. Sourcing and gathering a...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, How to Teach Art, Teaching Philosophies

My Top Picks for Summer Reading

Oh yes. It’s that time of year. Book time! I’ve been stacking my night table with a delicious assortment of books in anticipation of those glorious days when nothing is...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Book Reviews, Summer Art

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

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

Georgia O’Keeffe Inspired Graphic Flowers

This quick and easy lesson, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe is perfect for sixth graders ready for a challenge. Instead of focusing on the center of the flower, students will add...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Famous Artists, Spring Art, Watercolors

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

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

Symmetrical Butterflies

This lesson is part math, part magic and all art! Get ready to fold, draw, smooth, and paint your way to a beautiful butterfly masterpiece. For this lesson you will...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art

Van Gogh Sunflowers in Oil Pastel and Tempera Paint

Van Gogh’s paintings of sunflowers are easily some of his most famous, making them widely recognized in the classroom. In fact, many students end up creating their own version at...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art