Nature & Landscapes

Fall Tree Perspective Art Project

Drawing using perspective is not always easy. It can be confusing to draw the three-dimensional aspects of nature on a flat piece of paper, but it is the perfect skill to stretch...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Nature & Landscapes, Pastels & Crayons

Chalk Flowers Art Project – 2 Ways

Chalk is an underused art medium. Too dusty. Too messy. High maintenance. And spraying? Forget it. But with these chalk flowers… I say ignore the bad rap and go for it. Chalk pastels,...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Nature & Landscapes, Video Tutorials

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

How to Draw with Oil Pastels | Tulip Drawing

If you’re wondering how to teach students how to draw and color with oil pastels, today’s video tutorial is designed to do just that. I adore tulips and used them...Learn More

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

Here, Near & Far Snowy Tree Landscape

One of my favorite things to teach children is landscape because it involves concepts that they see often, but may have never really thought about before. One of those concepts...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Nature & Landscapes, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

Winter Tree Silhouette Art Project

I grew up in a rural area of Prince Edward Island where the land is basically flat with just a few hills. Perfect for cross country skiing. My bestie, Leslie...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Nature & Landscapes, Watercolors, Winter Art

How to Draw and Paint Watercolor Folk Art Trees

I posted a photo of these easy watercolor and line trees last year on Instagram and so many of you requested a handout. It took me this long, but I...Learn More

70 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Nature & Landscapes, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Happy Flower | Georgia O’Keeffe Art Project

When I was teaching art to hundreds of children, one of my favorite ways to teach children how to use paints was to begin with kid-friendly subjects like fish, butterflies,...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials

Draw a Watercolor Flower Garden

WATERCOLOR FLOWER GARDEN Who doesn’t love an easy project? This one Watercolor Flower Garden is as easy as you can get. All you need is a small sheet of watercolor...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Quick Art Lessons, Summer Art, Watercolors