Famous Artists

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

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

3 Inspiring Female Artists | Celebrating Women’s History Month

Every year, the month of March is designed as Women’s History Month, which is a great time to highlight the unique contributions that women have made to the art world...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, How to Teach Art

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

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Line Drawing, Markers, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

Beautiful Blackbird Art Project

This lesson is a wonderful addition to you Black History Month collection of lessons. Children learn about the world of artist Ashley Bryan and his book Beautiful Blackbird, while creating...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Culture Based, EPIC Curriculum, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Alma Thomas: Painting a Rainbow

Here’s an activity that’s not only a perfect way to demonstrate brush control and paint mixing but get to know an amazing artist, Alma Thomas. I’ve used this technique many...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Color Wheels & Theory, Culture Based, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint

The Significance of Artist Clementine Hunter – Zinnia Flowers Art Project

I’ve always been inspired by artists that began painting because of an innate and powerful need, without any motives other than it’s simply what they love. They find a way...Learn More

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Ted Harrison Inspired Landscape & Polar Bear

Take your kiddos on a trip to Canada’s northern territory to explore my favorite artist, Ted Harrison and draw a friendly polar bear. Ted Harrison (1926-2015) hailed from the UK...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Famous Artists, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors, Winter Art

Romero Britto Inspired Pumpkin

Grab your markers and a few sheets of drawing paper and get ready to create a Romero Britto inspired pumpkin! This project used kid-friendly markers like Crayola or Faber-Castell and...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Contemporary Artists, Fall Art, Famous Artists, Markers