Famous Artists

Van Gogh Sunflowers in Oil Pastel and Tempera Paint

Van Gogh’s paintings of sunflowers are easily some of his most famous, making them widely recognized in the classroom. In fact, many students end up creating their own version at...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art

3 Inspiring Female Artists | Celebrating Women’s History Month

Every year, the month of March is designed as Women’s History Month, which is a great time to highlight the unique contributions that women have made to the art world...Learn More

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St. Patrick’s Day Romero Britto Inspired 4-Leaf Clover

Romero Britto and art class go together like Spring Lamb and fresh mint. Britto’s iconic pop art style, bright colors and inspiring patterns allow for endless possibilities when it comes...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Line Drawing, Markers, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

The Significance of Artist Clementine Hunter – Zinnia Flowers Art Project

I’ve always been inspired by artists that began painting because of an innate and powerful need, without any motives other than it’s simply what they love. They find a way...Learn More

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9 Ways to Create Ben-Day Dots | Celebrating Artist Roy Lichtenstein

Are you looking for some colorful inspiration for your art room? The bold colors and comic book imagery of famous artist Roy Lichtenstein are sure to grab your students’ attention....Learn More

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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

Picture Books for Black History Month

Introducing artists through picture books has always been my favorite way to transition into the art room. Children can settle down as you read or flip through the book and...Learn More

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Keith Haring Action Figures

Keith Haring is known for his bold, graphic style of art. He was born in a small town in Pennsylvania in 1958. He loved Dr. Seuss and Walt Disney and...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Markers, Paper Projects

Making Connections with Art History: Paul Cézanne

When children create art and find real way to connect to an artist or a painting, the experience is both magical and impactful. Many artists felt the same way when...Learn More

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