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Art Lessons by Technique

Steps to drawing a still-life plus antiquing technique art project for kids

“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
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Combine a literary classic, petunia, with a cool painting technique. Happiest project ever.

“Petunia” Painting Project for Kids

“PETUNIA” PAINTING PROJECT FOR KIDS Incorporating literature into art projects remains my favorite type of lesson.  Last year, I introduced Petunia to my third grade students. Using a painting project technique that I call...Learn More
60 Min
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Romero Britto-Inspired Heart Art Project

Romero Britto Inspired Hearts

Romero Britto is a Brazilian born artists who now lives in Miami, Florida. His modern pop culture art work is known and celebrated all over the world. Like many art...Learn More
45 Min
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Based on the book, Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, kids learn how to paint perspective trees and draw hibernating animals

Over & Under Winter Habitat Art Project

OVER & UNDER WINTER HABITAT ART PROJECT Over and Under the Snow is a book that uncovers the “secret kingdom under the snow.” Children are offered a glimpse of where animals go during...Learn More
65 Min
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Sketchbook project: Creating Value with Paint. Art lesson for kids

Sketchbook Project #1: Creating Value

SKETCHBOOK PROJECT #1: CREATING VALUE The Sketchbook Project is a record of how my sixth grade students used sketchbooks during their art class to record art information and create projects. Learn how I used...Learn More
60 Min
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How to Cut a Spiral Video Tip

Video Art Tip: How to Cut a Spiral

Cutting spirals can be a challenging task for kids. Most get the general idea: cutting a piece of paper into a spiral shape. This strategy feels right when you are...Learn More
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How to draw a perspective landscape: Desert

How to Draw a Perspective Landscape

Learning how to draw perspective is one of those art techniques that gets kids to sit up and take notice. Part of the excitement is realizing that art has rules....Learn More
60 Min
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5 Painting Tips for Kids

5 Painting Tips for the Young Artist

5 Tips for Painting with Kids You’ve all seen the amazing art projects on art teacher blogs and Pinterest. Inspiration and ideas are everywhere. But you may be wondering if you can...Learn More
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collaborative ceramic tile mural project for 6th grade

Car-themed Collaborative Ceramic Mural

The 6th grade car mural completed last Spring, marked the 10th year I facilitated a collaborative ceramic tile mural project. Within that span, 12 murals were created to help graduating 6th...Learn More
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