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Painted Bunny Art Lesson

Paint and sponge your way to a very easy bunny art lesson for kids. Painting the bunny only involves a simple line drawing, sponge painting and a few embellishments. My first graders...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Spring Art

Watercolor Birds Art Video

My second-grade students completed these simple oil pastel resist birds in one 45-minute class. It’s a pretty simple lesson… no-fuss bird drawing using oil pastel then paint with liquid watercolors....Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Quick Art Lessons, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Sailboat Monotype Art Lesson

I have an artist friend, Karyn Walsh, who specializes in monotypes. Our kids used to sail together in Santa Barbara and as we watched their races from shore, Karyn would...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Summer Art

Van Gogh Landscapes

Van Gogh’s “Wheat Fields with Cypresses” is one of my favorite paintings. There is a distinct separation between the foreground, middleground and background, making it a perfect example for a...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Famous Artists, Nature & Landscapes

Pre-Historic Fish Art Lesson

Half art lesson, half free-choice project, this project requires lots of time to imagine, draw and create. Based on the book Raptors, Fossils, Fins & Fangs by Ray Troll and...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Fish and Sea Life, Summer Art

Mexican Unit: Fruit Crate Art Project

Continuing with our Mexico-themed art lessons, second graders created “Market Day” fruit crates. The project took three 45-minute sessions. First session: the students created their own painted paper. Second session:...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Culture Based, Mexican Culture, Tempera Paint

Mexican Art Unit: Sombrero & Poncho Art Project

MEXICAN ART UNIT: SOMBRERO & PONCHO My third grade classes are a creative and energetic bunch. They have a hard time sitting still. Instead of trying to reign them in,...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Culture Based, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Mexican Culture

Quilt Projects for School Auctions

I received a question today that might be relevant to many of you… Dear Patty, First, thank you so much for your inspirational blog. I have a love and passion for...Learn More

Related categories: Kindergarten Art Lessons

Painted Paper Hearts Art Project

Laura at Painted Paper is my go-to source for inspiration. No one can teach color theory like she can! So when I saw her Picasso-Inspired Hearts, I knew I had...Learn More

Related categories: Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Valentine’s Day Art