DINOSAUR ART PROJECT Drawing a dinosaur takes center stage in this dinosaur art project. Students sit up and listen as all are eager to learn how to draw their favorite... Learn More

Koi Fish are a favorite subject of many art teachers for obvious reasons; they’re relatively easy to draw and have wonderful markings. Most of the lessons I’ve seen have been... Learn More

CHALK RAINFOREST ANIMALS My fifth and sixth grade students have been working with chalk pastel recently. We’ve done tropical birds and just finished these stunning rainforest animals. WHAT YOU’LL NEED:... Learn More

Clipper ships glide over the ocean at top speeds. The tangle of nets, ropes and sails, however, can make drawing a clipper ship daunting. Breaking down the ship’s parts into... Learn More

Chalk pastels give the dramatic color intensity of tempera or acrylic paint with almost no prep time. Chalk gets a bad rap as being too messy. For the little ones,... Learn More

Here is a very easy watercolor lesson for any grade. What you’ll need: – Liquid watercolor paint or well-watered pan watercolors – Watercolor paper – Chalk pastels Creating the poppies:... Learn More

I’ve received a few letters asking me about projects best suited for inclusion kids. While I’m not anywhere near qualified to answer this question on a professional level, either as... Learn More

Fourth grade students practiced brush techniques last week. Not just for applying a flat layer of paint, brushes can stipple, dab and speckle. SUPPLIES: 6″ x 12″ piece of plain... Learn More

Line drawings are a wonderful way to express creativity. No matter what the subject, you are always assured of a variety of outcomes. With this robot line drawing, your entire... Learn More