Art Lessons by Technique

Falling Leaves Art Project

I’ve been enraptured by the double-loading painting technique for over a decade. The combination of two or more colors placed intentionally on a brush produces the most magical of color...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Fall Art, Tempera Paint

Thanksgiving Placemats using BALANCE

Create a Thanksgiving themed project and check off your Elements of Art checklist with this paper placemat. Based on the Tivaevae quilts of Cook Island, this lesson uses BALANCE and...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Paper Projects

Llama Art Project

Llamas have gotten a lot of attention lately. I’m pretty sure its because they are just so cute! My interest is closer to home. Quite literally. Our new neighbor owns...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Culture Based, Line Drawing

How to Teach Value

HOW TO TEACH VALUE If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Tempera Paint

Leaf Silhouettes in Tissue Paper

Create a stunning art display in your home or classroom with these colorful leaf silhouettes. Using simple supplies like black paper, tissue paper, scissors and a glue stick, kids as...Learn More

75 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Paper Projects

How to Teach Movement & Rhythm

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the fifth tutorial in our...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Fish and Sea Life, Tempera Paint

Watercolor Seal Art Tutorial

Watch my Facebook Live Tutorial Here as I demonstrate how to teach this simple seal & seascape lesson for kids. This past summer I took advantage of having my niece,...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Fish and Sea Life, Summer Art, Watercolors

How to Teach CONTRAST & EMPHASIS

The fourth tutorial in our Series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS- How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is CONTRAST & EMPHASIS. After students have been introduced to line, pattern,...Learn More

Related categories: Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Paper Projects, Tempera Paint

How to use Chalk Pastels in the Artroom

Chalk pastels are one of my favorite products to use in the art room. They allow a child to lay down a lovely layer of color with just their fingers. No...Learn More

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