Pastels & Crayons

Monsters Love School Art Project

Monsters are always a popular subject for my younger art students. My go-to monster lesson for this age group has always been Where the Wild Things Are, but this year...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Back to School, Fall Art, Line Drawing, Pastels & Crayons

Spring Daffodils Art Project

One of the loveliest aspects of Spring are the delightful surprises that emerge from the earth. Daffodils and tulips are the first hints of warmer weather and come at a...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Tempera Paint

The Year of the Dragon Art Project | Chinese New Year 2024

January marks the start of a new year and the beginning of many celebrations around the world. No matter where they live, children can relate to this season of bidding...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Fairytales, Pastels & Crayons, Watercolors

How to Draw with Oil Pastels | Tulip Drawing

If you’re wondering how to teach students how to draw and color with oil pastels, today’s video tutorial is designed to do just that. I adore tulips and used them...Learn More

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

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

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

Cut Out Poppy | 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

30 Min

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

Getting Creative with Crayons

“I don’t know what to do with my students because all they have is crayons!” Have you said that to yourself lately? It’s a sentiment that we’ve heard over and...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Pastels & Crayons

“Antiqued” Oil Pastel Flowers in a Vase

Recognize this beauty? This was the one of the first lessons I posted on my writing blog back in 2007 before Deep Space Sparkle existed. Such classics should be given...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Nature & Landscapes, Pastels & Crayons, Watercolors