Art Lessons by Technique

5 Sparkly Ways to Teach Art with Notebooks + Pencils

I’m about to say something that may raise an eyebrow– or two. Pencils and notepaper can be the great beginnings of an enriching art program. It’s true. You may not...Learn More

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Day of the Dead Catrina Marker Drawings & Celebration Altar

Ready to create beautiful artwork for Day of the Dead? Grab your markers, sheets of white paper, a few crayons (and your kids) and let’s celebrate the Day of the...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, Fall Art, Markers, Mexican Culture, Quick Art Lessons

Creating a Papel Picado Collage with Painted Paper | Day of the Dead Celebration

What do alters, sugar skulls, marigolds and sweet treats have in common? If you guessed that they’re important parts of celebrating Day of the Dead, you’re right! Día de Muertos...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Collage, Mexican Culture

Getting Creative with Crayons

“I don’t know what to do with my students because all they have is crayons!” Have you said that to yourself lately? It’s a sentiment that we’ve heard over and...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Pastels & Crayons

Large Scale Tropical Flowers & Leaves

Last summer, I hosted a workshop in Santa Barbara. The event center was rather bland and barren, so my team of fantastic 16-year olds painted large scale flowers and leaves...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Summer Art, Tempera Paint

Mexican Folk Art: Symmetrical Floral Designs using Markers

Inspired by the beautiful symmetrical floral designs found in Mexican Folk Art, this lesson uses the simplest of materials, but the end result is anything but simple! The secret ingredient...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Blog Posts, Culture Based, Markers, Mexican Culture, Video Tutorials

Happy Sun | Draw & Paint Along with Patty

This art project is part of the Art at Home series of Facebook Live video replays. This art project is based upon the Sun, the closest star to planet Earth...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Summer Art, Video Tutorials

Jeff Koon’s Inspired Paper Balloon Dog

This fun art project was inspired by artist Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series. Students will create their own brightly colored balloon dog from a series of traced ovals and...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Collage, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Draw Along Chameleon Art Project

This art project is part of the Art at Home series of Facebook Live video replays. This colorful chameleon offers 2 different variations to do with your children, depending on...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Quick Art Lessons, Reptiles & Dinosaurs, Video Tutorials, Watercolors