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Watercolor Birch Trees Lesson

Everyone has done a watercolor birch trees art lesson. They are such a lovely tree, stripped of their leaves and shimmering with black and white bark. Most kids in Southern...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Watercolors, Winter 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

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Portraits

Kandinsky Inspired Art Project with Tempera

Kandinsky’s concentric circles are an art room staple and for good reason. The opportunity to explore color is nonthreatening and children can see how powerful mixing colors can be. WHAT...Learn More

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

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

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Line Drawing

Joan Miró Art Project

I’m always searching for one session lessons. You know the type: art projects that don’t take two or three classes to complete. This Joan Miró inspired lesson is one such lesson....Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Quick Art Lessons

Third Grade Expressive Paintings Inspired by Fred Babb

Fred Babb is one of my favorite artists. His art is expressive, meaningful and above all, unique. It’s a perfect description of what children’s art should be. Fred’s website features...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Famous Artists

Matisse Inspired Name Panels

This lesson was discovered on the Incredible Art Department website. This lesson was submitted by Michelle Peacock of Mohave Middle School. Thanks Michelle for sharing! This is a perfect lesson to...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Recycled Art Materials

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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Rouault Inspired Art Lessons: Still Life and Royalty Paintings

These are some of my favorite art lessons for kids. It combines a couple of my favorite techniques…double-loading of the paint and black paint outline. Inspired by the French artist...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint