Art Lessons by Subject

Flanders Field Poppies | Remembrance Day Art Project

Growing up in Canada, late Fall meant more than the anticipation of Halloween. It was the appearance of bright red poppies on the lapels of every citizen in our small...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Fall Art, Flowers, Pastels & Crayons

Honoring National Native American Heritage Month with Your Students

November kicks off National Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the rich traditions, cultures and...Learn More

Related categories: America, Blog Posts, Book Reviews, Culture Based

How to Draw and Paint a Sugar Skull | Day of the Dead Celebration Project

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day holiday in November that originated in Mexico but is celebrated in many other places as well. Being so...Learn More

Related categories: Fall Art, Global Art Passport Curriculum, Mexican Culture, Video Tutorials

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