Art Lessons by Technique

Funky Cat Valentine’s Project

This easy cat project is purr-fect (sorry, I just couldn’t help myself) for just about any grade level. Add a selection of seasonal paint colors like I did for Valentine’s...Learn More

Related categories: Tempera Paint, Valentine’s Day Art

Geometric Hearts | Valentine’s Day Project

Learning how to connect the dots to form lines looks easier than it really is. That is not to say that this project is difficult, but it is best for...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Valentine’s Day Art, Video Tutorials, Watercolors, Winter Art

Alma Thomas: Painting a Rainbow

Here’s an activity that’s not only a perfect way to demonstrate brush control and paint mixing but get to know an amazing artist, Alma Thomas. I’ve used this technique many...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Color Wheels & Theory, Culture Based, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint

Candy Hearts Valentine’s Day Project

No doubt you have access to a few candy hearts right about now; I know I do. So instead of gobbling them up, I decided to turn these sweet pastel...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Color Wheels & Theory, Tempera Paint, Valentine’s Day Art

How to Draw and Paint a Snowplow

HOW TO DRAW AND PAINT A SNOWPLOW Are you buried under snow? If you’re experiencing that kind of winter, embrace the deluge and create an art project that pays homage...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Watercolors, Winter Art

Cardinals in Winter Art Lesson

My second and third graders created this beautiful winter Cardinal art lesson, but it would be appropriate for fourth grade as well. It’s very easy considering how stunning it is....Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Line Drawing, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

Ted Harrison Inspired Landscape & Polar Bear

Take your kiddos on a trip to Canada’s northern territory to explore my favorite artist, Ted Harrison and draw a friendly polar bear. Ted Harrison (1926-2015) hailed from the UK...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Famous Artists, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors, Winter Art

Winter Folk Art Trees

These Folk Art Trees created with wintery colors is a quick and easy art project to do when days are cold and short. Packed with art standards, this 60-minute project...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Line Drawing, Markers, Watercolors, Winter Art

Martin Luther King Jr. Portrait Art Project

Few figures in American history inspire hope in the human spirit quite like civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr. His iconic I Have a Dream speech outlined his hopes...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Watercolors