Art Lessons by Technique

Leaf Silhouettes in Tissue Paper

Create a stunning art display in your home or classroom with these colorful leaf silhouettes. Using simple supplies like black paper, tissue paper, scissors and a glue stick, kids as...Learn More

75 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Paper Projects

How to Teach Movement & Rhythm

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the fifth tutorial in our...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Fish and Sea Life, Tempera Paint

Watercolor Seal Art Tutorial

Watch my Facebook Live Tutorial Here as I demonstrate how to teach this simple seal & seascape lesson for kids. This past summer I took advantage of having my niece,...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Fish and Sea Life, Summer Art, Watercolors

How to Teach CONTRAST & EMPHASIS

The fourth tutorial in our Series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS- How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is CONTRAST & EMPHASIS. After students have been introduced to line, pattern,...Learn More

Related categories: Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Paper Projects, Tempera Paint

How to use Chalk Pastels in the Artroom

Chalk pastels are one of my favorite products to use in the art room. They allow a child to lay down a lovely layer of color with just their fingers. No...Learn More

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What to Do with Leftover Paint

It’s that time of year. Decision time. Toss or save? What to do with all that left-over paper, paint, broken crayons and bits of chalk pastel can contribute to massive overwhelm...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Organization, Paper Projects

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

Create Your Own Seuss Character

Creating your own Dr. Seuss character is a fun way to engage older kids on Dr. Seuss Day. With so many strange beings making an appearance in the books, challenging...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Line Drawing, Markers

Star Man Chalk Drawing

STAR MAN CHALK DRAWING When SpaceX launched it’s Falcon Heavy rocket, it sent Star Man and it’s Tesla on an orbit to Mars. Actually, Star Man is in an orbit...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Quick Art Lessons