Famous Artists

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

Celebrating Black Artists Through Literature & Art

I have A LOT of books. They are what inspire me to create art lessons that kids will love and feel connected to.I have a bunch in my office and...Learn More

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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, Blog Posts, Culture Based, EPIC Curriculum, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Romero Britto Inspired Hearts

Looking for a fun and vibrant take on a Valentine’s Day heart art projects for kids? Romero Britto is a Brazilian born artists who now lives in Miami, Florida. His...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Markers, Valentine’s Day Art, Video Tutorials

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, Blog Posts, 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

Celebrating Pablo Picasso in Your Art Room

Few artists are as innately interesting to children as Pablo Picasso. With the use of bright colors and geometric renderings of humans and objects in his art, Picasso instills a...Learn More

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How to Paint Dots for Dot Day & Project Roundup

There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out-of-this-world artwork...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Back to School, Blog Posts, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Summer Art

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