Art Lessons by Subject

How to Draw and Paint Watercolor Folk Art Trees

I posted a photo of these easy watercolor and line trees last year on Instagram and so many of you requested a handout. It took me this long, but I...Learn More

70 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Nature & Landscapes, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Starlight Pumpkins | Art Project for the Fall Season

These beautiful, glowing pumpkins have a lot going on! This multi-step pumpkin art project includes drawing from observations and sequence, primary color mixing, adding highlights, cutting and pasting skills and...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Color Wheels & Theory, Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Pastels & Crayons, Watercolors

3 Ways to Honor National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate and honor National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you’ve ever wondered why it begins in the middle of the month, it’s because September...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, Mexican Culture

Queen Elizabeth II Tribute + Portrait Project

Having such a strong, consistent leader be present for my entire life has been a comfort. Queen Elizabeth II was such an unshakable pillar in an unsteady world. This Canadian...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, Portraits

My Favorite Paint Sticks, Gel Crayons and Oil Pastels

I truly believe that you don’t need expensive art materials to create a really rich art program. But every now and again it’s nice to experiment with new supplies and...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Blog Posts, Pastels & Crayons, The Best Art Supplies, Video Tutorials

Portrait Roundup for Grades K-7

As you settle into the routine of the new school year, you might wonder what subject matter is the best to start out with? We like kicking off a new...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Blog Posts, Portraits

The Top 5 Watercolor, Colored Pencil and Crayon Sets for Kids

It’s that time of year again; pencils and crayons lining store shelves as far as the eye can see. If you’re like me, back to school time is always exciting....Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, The Best Art Supplies, Watercolors

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

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials

Chinese New Year 2022 | Year of the Tiger Art Project

Teaching students about cultures around the world can help bring them perspective and an expanded world-view. This bright and lively tiger art lesson also offers students an additional opportunity to...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Culture Based, Watercolors, Winter Art