Video Tutorials

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

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

What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Paper Picks Part I

After spending over 15 years developing lessons for hundreds of children in 3 public elementary schools, my inventory was based on budget and products that supported the wide variety of...Learn More

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What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Paint Picks Part II

Paint, beautiful paint! It’s my absolute FAVORITE medium to use with children as there is nothing more beautiful to me than seeing a child with a paintbrush in their hands....Learn More

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What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Brush Picks Part III

This is the final video in my 3-part series on what art supplies to buy for your child. The paper, paint and brush selection is basic but these materials form...Learn More

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Mexican Folk Art: Symmetrical Floral Designs using Markers

Inspired by the beautiful symmetrical floral designs found in Mexican Folk Art, this lesson uses the simplest of materials, but the end result is anything but simple! The secret ingredient...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Blog Posts, Culture Based, Markers, Mexican Culture, Video Tutorials

Happy Sun | Draw & Paint Along with Patty

This art project is based upon the Sun, the closest star to planet Earth and the center of our solar system. Perfect for any age child, children will focus on...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Summer Art, Video Tutorials

Jeff Koon’s Inspired Paper Balloon Dog

This fun art project was inspired by artist Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series. Students will create their own brightly colored balloon dog from a series of traced ovals and...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Collage, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Draw Along Chameleon Art Project

This art project is part of the Art at Home series of Facebook Live video replays. This colorful chameleon offers 2 different variations to do with your children, depending on...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Quick Art Lessons, Reptiles & Dinosaurs, Video Tutorials, Watercolors