VAN GOGH INSPIRED CITY AT NIGHT ART PROJECT My last art project with my K/1 class was designed to use up my leftover paints and paper scraps. I’ve done City... Learn More

Five years ago, when my children’s elementary school did not have an art program, I persuaded the Principal to allow me to work with the 6th grade students to create... Learn More

What’s the biggest thing in the ocean? According to the giant squid in Kevin Sherry’s book I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, he is! This lesson was inspired by... Learn More

DINOSAUR ART PROJECT Drawing a dinosaur takes center stage in this dinosaur art project. Students sit up and listen as all are eager to learn how to draw their favorite... Learn More

Koi Fish are a favorite subject of many art teachers for obvious reasons; they’re relatively easy to draw and have wonderful markings. Most of the lessons I’ve seen have been... Learn More

Clipper ships glide over the ocean at top speeds. The tangle of nets, ropes and sails, however, can make drawing a clipper ship daunting. Breaking down the ship’s parts into... Learn More

Chalk pastels give the dramatic color intensity of tempera or acrylic paint with almost no prep time. Chalk gets a bad rap as being too messy. For the little ones,... Learn More

Here is a very easy watercolor lesson for any grade. What you’ll need: – Liquid watercolor paint or well-watered pan watercolors – Watercolor paper – Chalk pastels Creating the poppies:... Learn More

Fourth grade students practiced brush techniques last week. Not just for applying a flat layer of paint, brushes can stipple, dab and speckle. SUPPLIES: 6″ x 12″ piece of plain... Learn More