Art Lessons by Technique

How to Create Easy Watercolor Resist Flowers

These bold, colorful flowers are sure to brighten your day! This lesson is a mash up of two projects from my book, Draw, Paint, Sparkle; Van Gogh Flowers and Big,...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Spring Art, Watercolors

Peter Rabbit Watercolor Project

I love The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. I was inspired by her beautiful watercolor illustrations to create this easy project for spring. The best part? The technique...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Spring Art, Watercolors

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

Happy Paper Penguin Art Project

If you are looking for an expressive, easy and impressive penguin art project, look no further! These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two, 40-minute sessions and use...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Collage, Paper Projects, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

Easy Holiday Art Project: Halloween SPARK-TACULAR

Do you teach Halloween art projects in school? If you need to temper the spooky and select friendlier versions of Jack-O’Lanterns projects for your October Art Program, you’ve landed on...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Collage, Fall Art, Paper Projects

Paper Crow Craft

These paper crows are adorable and yet so simple to make during the Fall season in your art room. This is the exact type of project that I like to...Learn More

40 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Paper Projects

First Grade Scarecrows | Two Ways

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different supplies with the same project just to see what happens? Of course you have! For a twist on my Watercolor Scarecrow Art...Learn More

2 Hrs

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Watercolors

The 5 Types of Art Classes Hosted Outside of School

Have you ever thought about turning in your teacher planner for a business planner? Sometimes, moving from the classroom to the art studio is an organic process and one that...Learn More

Related categories: Art Lessons by Technique, How to Start a Business, How to Teach Art

The Best Art Paper for Every Project

When I first began teaching, I had no idea how to teach art to kids. Kid’s art projects and supplies were not on my radar. One of the most nagging questions I had...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials