Art Lessons by Subject

Pantone Colors Art Lesson

Color mixing is one of the most rewarding paint experiences in art class. Children love to squish, mingle and mix paint until there is nothing left but a big blob...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Book Reviews, Color Wheels & Theory, Quick Art Lessons

Ceramic Fish Art Project

There is nothing more rewarding than manipulating a big slab of clay into a shiny piece of art. Despite ceramics requiring a great deal of prep, it’s really the most...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Ceramics & Clay, Fish and Sea Life, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Summer Art

I Can Draw a Sheep!

SUPPLIES: Tempera paint Sulphite Paper Oil pastels Small brush THE SHEEP Drawing sheep may seem like the easiest animal in the world to draw, but I found that they can...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Pastels & Crayons

George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog Art Lesson

GEORGE RODRIGUE’S BLUE DOG ART LESSON George Rodrigue was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana. What a colorful character he must be to produce such wonderful pieces of expressive...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art and Literature, Book Reviews, Famous Artists, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint

Winter Bird Art Lesson

Lois Ehlert’s book, Snowballs, is yet another inspiring book for elementary school art lessons. Instead of the featured snowmen, I gravitated towards the wonderful winter bird in birch trees. I...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Birds, Watercolors, Winter Art

How to Draw a Truck

Drawing trucks is one of my most requested how-to-draw subjects in art class. I love the stories of the people who drive them, the cargo they haul and the best...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Collage

Liberty Bell Art Project

Looking for an easy Liberty Bell art project? This lesson leans more towards craft than art but many standards are reinforced: composition, history, tracing/cutting, and color mixing. To start, my...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, America, Collage, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Tempera Paint

I Can Draw a Cow!

HOW TO DRAW A COW My Kinder classes embarked on painting animals last month (owls, cows and sheep). Basic drawing skills were enhanced plus I shared what little knowledge of...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Tempera Paint

Modigliani Portraits in Chalk pastel

Modigliani portraits have become an art room staple, thanks in no small part to Kathy over at Art Project for Kids for providing a simple, foo-proof technique for imitating the...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Famous Artists