Art Lessons by Subject

How to Draw a Bird with Feathers

What could be more fun than paint and feathers? For Kinders, nothing…except maybe spatter painting! This lesson involves three steps: A directed line drawing for the bird, painting and then adding...Learn More

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

Monster Watercolor Drawings and Paintings

I knew I wanted to do a watercolor lesson with my first graders and typically I do a fish or a flower. Tired of those particular lessons, I wanted something new. While...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Watercolors

Rocket and Space Art Collage for Kids

This is a super fun art lesson and is sure to ignite the imaginations of the little ones. I have done this lesson with my first grade students in two 40-minute...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Collage, Recycled Art Materials, Tempera Paint

Valentine’s Day Heart Collage

Inspired by Valentine’s Day , I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Collage, Quick Art Lessons, Valentine’s Day Art

Adorable Close-up Snowman Painting

It’s hard to resist adding a snowman painting project into an art curriculum. They’re easy to draw and oh, so cute. I did this lesson with my first graders but...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

Colorwheel Clown Art Project

I wish I could remember the website where I found this lesson! It’s one of my favorite kinder lessons that incorporates a color wheel. This lesson is a bit involved....Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Color Wheels & Theory, Kindergarten Art Lessons

Under-the-Sea Chalk and Glue Drawings

I discovered this lesson while browsing through the Artsonia site recently. Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida displayed this beautiful Under-the-Sea chalk art on their school page. Although no lesson...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Fish and Sea Life, Summer Art

Watercolor Chameleon Art Lesson

After a trip to the library, I was inspired by the book Chameleons are Cool illustrated by Sue Shields. I love her use of color and large shapes plus the...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Reptiles & Dinosaurs, Watercolors

Drawing Barns and Rural Settings

Growing up on a farm with a traditional red barn in my backyard, this art lesson I found on the Artsonia website caught my eye. (update: link to original barn lesson is...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Buildings and Architecture, Fall Art, Watercolors