Art Lessons by Subject

Experimenting with Color Theory

After my post on Open-Ended Art lessons, I couldn’t wait to try a little color theory experiment. It seems as though we are a divided community of art educators, feeling...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Color Wheels & Theory, Quick Art Lessons

Inspiring Children’s Books

Children’s books add so much to an art room. Not only do they provide wonderful inspiration for great art lessons but reading a book for 5 minutes can calm the...Learn More

Related categories: Art and Literature, Book Reviews

Dia de los Muertos Art Project

One of the most popular celebrations in Central and South America is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. It is a special day to remember loved ones...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Collage, Mexican Culture

Interview with Nikki McClure

While searching for a literature tie-in for my Apple Art Lesson, I found Nikki McClure’s exquisite book Apple. This story takes you on a visual journey of the life cycle...Learn More

Related categories: Book Reviews, Fall Art, Spotlights!

Watercolor Leaves Resist Project

A simple, yet lovely art lesson that builds upon the principles of watercolor applications. My fifth grade students used liquid watercolor paints, “black” glue (white school glue mixed with black...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Watercolors

Paul Klee Art Lesson

PAUL KLEE ART LESSON Paul Klee has quickly become one of my favorite artists to showcase in my art room. Purchasing The Cat and the Bird by Geraldine Elschner and Peggy...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Buildings and Architecture, Color Wheels & Theory, Famous Artists

Color, Line and Pattern Art Project

COLOR, LINE & PATTERN ART PROJECT Kinders started their year exploring lines, patterns and color. On the very first day of art class, I read the children Art by Patrick...Learn More

Related categories: Flowers, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Line Drawing, Pastels & Crayons

Gustav Klimt Art Projects

GUSTAV KLIMT ART PROJECTS OPTION ONE: TREE OF LIFE PAINTING Despite the detailed elegance of Gustav Klimt’s “Tree of Life” painting, this quick, calming art lesson can be completed in...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint

Diego Rivera’s Mother’s Helper Art Lesson

Diego Rivera is one of the most famous painters in the twentieth century. After studying in Spain and France, he returned to his homeland of Mexico. There he travelled across...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Famous Artists, Mexican Culture, Pastels & Crayons