Art Lessons by Technique

Paint Like Pollock: Art Project for Grades K-2

As much as I love creating a big mess with paint, I wasn’t inspired to create a Jackson Paint Like Pollock art project until I saw this post. I knew...Learn More

40 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Book Reviews, Famous Artists, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint

3 Techniques to Try with Tempera Paint

When it comes to painting techniques, most of us think about using watercolor paints. There is just so much you can do with these watery paints: resist, wet-on-wet, salting, etc. But if...Learn More

Related categories: How to Teach Art, Tempera Paint, The Best Art Supplies

Colorful Painted Owl Art Project

I’ve been playing around with this painted owl art lesson for a while now. I created this free owl drawing guide and have been taking advantage of it. My third graders...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Line Drawing, Tempera Paint

Art Tip Video: Using Markers in the Art Room

Using markers in the art room is by far one of the easiest mediums to prep for. I love how easy it is to set out trays then put them back into...Learn More

Related categories: How to Teach Art, Markers, The Best Art Supplies, Video Tutorials

Henri Matisse Purple Robe Mixed-Media

Henri Matisse may be best known for his colorful cut-outs, but I love his paintings. Purple Robe with Anemones is bright, colorful, fluid and offers a high interest level for kids. There...Learn More

2.5 Hrs

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Famous Artists, Line Drawing, Tempera Paint

Easy Cubism Art Project

Cubism is one of my favorite art genres to teach. Because of the influences of contemporary artists (think Romero Britto), children are familiar with how artists transforms everyday objects into...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Markers

Happy Birthday, Winslow Homer!

Winslow Homer was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 24, 1836. His mother was a watercolor artist and taught Homer how to draw and paint. When Homer was old enough,...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Famous Artists, Watercolors

How to Make a Paper Lantern

I was curious how to make paper lanterns for a while now. I’ve seen some pretty cute ones on Pinterest but was having a hard time sourcing directions that would...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Paper Projects

Picasso’s Rose-Period Woven Hearts

My students focus on a weaving project in second grade and by the time the unit rolls around, it’s usually very close to Valentine’s Day. We were studying Picasso and...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint, Valentine’s Day Art