Art Lessons by Technique

Watercolor & Pen Flowers | Easy First Day of School Art Project

Looking for an easy first day art project that you can do on the first day of school? This simple line drawing teaches radial drawing, shape, line and watercolor techniques....Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Back to School, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors

How to Teach Texture | Kitten’s First Full Moon | Elements and Principles of Design

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. What is texture and why is it...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Back to School, Blog Posts, Chalk Pastels, Curriculum, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons

How to Teach Line & Pattern | Elements and Principles of Design

Line is one of the first elements of art that sets the foundation for art making in elementary school. Teaching children about line empowers them to see how simple lines...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Art Lessons by Subject, Back to School, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Line Drawing, Markers, Quick Art Lessons, Teaching Philosophies

Create Your Technique Toolkit

Well done, you! I’m giving you a hearty applause for wrapping up another year in the art room. It’s not easy sustaining creative energy all year long when your workday...Learn More

Related categories: Art Lessons by Technique, Blog Posts, Curriculum, How to Teach Art

Summer Art Ideas Inspired by Nature Anatomy

It’s no secret that students love exploring nature in their artwork. The curiosities of the natural work supply an endless well of inspiration and wonder. The book Nature Anatomy: The...Learn More

Related categories: Art at Home, Book Reviews, Quick Art Lessons, Summer Art, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Chalk Flowers Art Project – 2 Ways

Chalk is an underused art medium. Too dusty. Too messy. High maintenance. And spraying? Forget it. But with these chalk flowers… I say ignore the bad rap and go for it. Chalk pastels,...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Nature & Landscapes, Video Tutorials

Spring Daffodils Art Project

One of the loveliest aspects of Spring are the delightful surprises that emerge from the earth. Daffodils and tulips are the first hints of warmer weather and come at a...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Tempera Paint

Bird in a Cherry Tree Art Project

This project has been one of my personal favorites for a very long time. It was the first project I did that made me aware of how powerful collage and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Spring Art

How to Create Easy Watercolor Resist Flowers

These bold, colorful flowers are sure to brighten your day! This lesson is a mash up of two projects from my book, Draw, Paint, Sparkle; Van Gogh Flowers and Big,...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Spring Art, Watercolors