Art Lessons by Technique

How to Teach Contrast & Emphasis | Elements & Principles of Design

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...Learn More

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

Line and Pattern Cat

Starting the school year with a line drawing is one of the best ways to gauge the attention level of you class and create a beautiful and expressive piece of...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Line Drawing

How to Teach Line & Pattern | Elements and Principles of Design

Line is one of the first elements of art that sets the foundation for art making in elementary school. Teaching children about line empowers them to see how simple lines...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Art Lessons by Subject, Back to School, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Line Drawing, Markers, Quick Art Lessons, Teaching Philosophies

Watercolor Jellyfish Art Project

This drippy technique is and absolute WINNER for kid’s engagement. It requires two things that are an absolute MUST : Liquid watercolors and watercolor paper.It’s is a super fast and...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Fish and Sea Life, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Summer Art Ideas Inspired by Nature Anatomy

It’s no secret that students love exploring nature in their artwork. The curiosities of the natural work supply an endless well of inspiration and wonder. The book Nature Anatomy: The...Learn More

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Book Reviews, Quick Art Lessons, Summer Art, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Georgia O’Keeffe Inspired Graphic Flowers

This quick and easy lesson, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe is perfect for sixth graders ready for a challenge. Instead of focusing on the center of the flower, students will add...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Famous Artists, Spring Art, Watercolors

Watercolor Resist Sunflowers

Flowers offer the opportunity to explore a wide color palette and endless shape possibilities, making them the perfect subject matter for the end of the year. Using liquid watercolor will...Learn More

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Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Blog Posts, Flowers, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Watercolors

How to Make Painted Paper

Painted paper is my very favorite art supply and you make it yourself! All you need is some paper, paints and a paint brush. Purchasing texture tools is optional but...Learn More

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Bird in a Cherry Tree Art Project

This project has been one of my personal favorites for a very long time. It was the first project I did that made me aware of how powerful collage and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Spring Art