Contemporary Artists

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

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Markers, Valentine’s Day Art, Video Tutorials

Picasso’s Le Coq Pastel Project

PICASSO’S LE COQ The inventory situation in my art room has reached a critical point. I have depleted my black oil pastels, white paper and white paint. This trio is my...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Chalk Pastels, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons

Easy Cubism Art Project

Cubism is one of my favorite art genres to teach. Because of the influences of contemporary artists (think Romero Britto), children are familiar with how artists transforms everyday objects into...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Markers

Picasso’s Rose-Period Woven Hearts

My students focus on a weaving project in second grade and by the time the unit rolls around, it’s usually very close to Valentine’s Day. We were studying Picasso and...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint, Valentine’s Day Art

Portrait of Dora Maar Art Lesson

After a recent trip to Seattle where Picasso’s “Dora Maar” was on exhibit, I knew my fifth graders would love an art project that would express what Picasso did: express...Learn More

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Keith Haring Art Project

This is a perfect lesson to get you through the end-of-the-year or even a mid-year slump. 5th graders love the graffiti nature of Keith Haring. It’s not hard to be...Learn More

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Oil Pastel Picasso Faces Art Lesson

If you don’t subscribe to Arts and Activities magazine, you should. It’s full of great lesson plans complete with great photos. I found this lesson in the March ’07 issue....Learn More

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Picasso Faces Art Projects for First Grade

Picasso faces are a fun way for students to experiment with color, shapes and patterns. Depending on how much time you have with your students, you may choose one Picasso...Learn More

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