Want a colorful project that incorporates color, line and shapes while connecting to children’s literature? This project is purrrfect! My students loved creating these adorable cats inspired by this fun book, It’s Fall, by Renee Kurilla. Bright, warm colored trees and gray cats make these pieces of art a striking display for all love. FallRead More
Garden Folkloric Houses
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Oak Leaves
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Leaves with Radiating Lines
What you will need: White Paper Pencil Leaves to trace Black Sharpie Markers
Flint Corn
Inspiration The corn of many Native Peoples of the Americas is called “Flint Corn,” because to the natives it was as hard as flint. Flint Corn is a type of Heirloom corn and was typically dried for later use and stone grinding, or was fresh-roasted. Flint corn (Z. m. indurate) has very low water content andRead More
Van Gogh’s Wheatfield with Crows
If you need a fun, successful project and need it done in 40 minutes, here is an adorable lesson inspired by Vincent Van Gogh and his painting of Wheatfield with Crows. Inspiration Vincent Van Gogh’s Wheatfield with Crows introduces students to the colorful world of landscape painting. Children will create a beautiful wheat field landscape with largeRead More
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Welcome to the beautiful season of Autumn! To celebrate this time of year we created these beautiful analogous (colors next to each other on the color wheel) trees inspired by the book Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak. Enjoy the beauty of Nature!
Going batty for BATS!
Did you know there are over 900 different species of bats which make up one fifth of the world’s mammals? Why not have your students create some adorable fun bats while learning their characteristics, habitat and their important role in nature. This packet includes step by step colorful photos, poetry, Vocabulary cards and information aboutRead More
The Fox
Love little furry creatures yet not sure how to create them? This Directed Drawing/Mixed Media Fox project is sure to please! Why not have your students create these adorable creatures while learning helpful information about them? I have to admit – this project is one of my FAVORITES! Not sure about you, but many ofRead More
Into the Woods with Vincent Van Gogh
Giving a shout out to the great season of Autumn! I mean look at all the colors splashed among nature! One project that I created with my younger artists was inspired by the Avenues of Poplars by Vincent Van Gogh. Yes my friends, you can teach one point perspective to young students and not pullRead More
Mixed Media Owls
Welcome Fall and all the beautiful colors that it produces! I saw this adorable book at the book fair and I knew I had to do a project with my little artists based off these illustrations. This is a perfect mixed media project that has painted paper, cutting, gluing, painting, and printmaking. This was process oriented whichRead More
The Forest
One of our favorite projects to create in the art studio are trees. This project consists of various materials and layers on paper. Allow 40 minutes to create these beautiful abstract forests. Materials: 12 x 18 sulphite Paper at least #80 Tempera Paints- various colors Various Brushes- large and small round Cardboard for stamping branchesRead More
Pumpkin Swirls
How can you not love pumpkins! My students absolutely LOVE pumpkin projects. This one is a perfect mixed media project- lots of materials. Supplies Needed • Dark construction paper 12 x 18 • Strips – 1 inch – brown paper for picket fence • Tempera Paint – Orange, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue and White •Read More
Chalk Leaves
A favorite project in the Art Studio to create is a glue-resist chalk drawing. Black construction paper is the key when used with chalk. The result is a stunning beautiful, colorful piece of art. Students use a pencil to draw their leaf image; then apply thin lines of glue directly on top of the pencilRead More
Owls
Inspiration Supplies Needed: • Brown Construction Paper – 9 x 9 square • Various strips of warm color paper, cut into 6 inch length • Small piece of white paper for eyes, Black of paper for pupils • Painted paper in warm colors, to create beak and claws • Pencil, Glue, Scissors, • Oil PastelsRead More
Scarecrow with Crows
Using previously painted paper my 3rd grade artists created these adorable scarecrows. Students added all the fun features using scraps of brown paper for their scarecrows hair and hands. Painted paper was also used to create corn stalks, leaves, and pumpkins. The last step was to add buttons, fabric patches and little crows to completedRead More
The Scarecrow
Scarecrows are always a favorite for children to create during the Autumn months. This project is one that we repeat as my little artists love drawing their scarecrow and adding a fun landscape. Did you know the first recorded scarecrow was by the Egyptians to protect their wheat fields from flocks of birds. During medievalRead More
The Pumpkin Farm
Inspirational Background Cool air, crunchy leaves and bright orange pumpkins is the highlight of October for my students. Field trips to the nearby farms to pick pumpkins is a fall favorite. We discussed what is found at a pumpkin farm. Here are a couple photos of our local farms and their produce. Here is whatRead More
Nature Study: Barns
Do you love seeing a bright red barn proudly standing out in a field? I sure do! These farm buildings are used for various storage purposes. They are used to house livestock, such as cows, horses, pigs, and sheep; as well as food for the animals. The red barn has been a classic symbol ofRead More
Nature Study: Tree Trunk Slices
My students love creating the wood slices! Why you ask? Because each one represented the age of the child. Students delighted in mixing up shades of brown. Brown is such a neutral color but when 7 and 8 years old are mixing up new shades the delight exploded right off the paper. Each one ofRead More
Nature Study: Pumpkins
Pumpkins are fun! Their size and color, smell and taste make them perfect for children to observe and explore. Pumpkins are a warm-season vegetable that can be grown throughout much of the United States. Besides being used as jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween, pumpkins are used to make delicious pumpkin pies, muffins, bread, cookies and soup.Pumpkins areRead More
Line Study: Branching Lines
Create some beautiful branching fall trees and a colorful pumpkin patch. This adorable project takes about 3 – 40 minute art sessions. Simple materials makes this a great project to study various lines. Enjoy creating your own beautiful pumpkin patch!
Artist Study: Van Gogh’s Farmhouses Among Trees
Van Gogh became interested in representing peasant life in his art. To show the spirit of the peasant life, Van Gogh for a time lived as they lived, he was in the fields as they were, enduring the weather for long hours as they were. To do so was not something taught in art schools.Read More
Paper Lanterns
We are ushering in the beauty of Autumn’s arrival with these beautiful paper lanterns. The paper we used is diffusing paper from Roylco and it creates a beautiful effect. Supplies Needed Diffusing paper 6″ x 9″ (4 sheets) 6″ x 6″ cardboard (2 sheets) Tempera paint Watercolor paint- liquid or pan Brushes Thin black SharpieRead More
The Pumpkin Patch
Hey folks, it’s that time of year! Apple cider, hayrides, harvest time, beautiful changing leaves, and of course pumpkins! My 1st grade artists created these colorful painted pumpkins in 1 – 40 minute class. Creating the Pumpkin With a pencil or sharpie, make two dots. One on the top and one on the bottom, closeRead More
Vivid, Vibrant Van Gogh: A Fall Thematic Bundle
Vivid, Vibrant Van Gogh: A Fall bundle introduces children to the wonderful world of Van Gogh. Using his beautiful paintings as inspiration to understand the artist’s painting style, children create their own paintings inspired by Van Gogh’s famous artwork. These lessons are perfect examples of incorporating art history with basic art supplies to create theRead More
Van Gogh’s Pumpkin Patch
If you love Van Gogh’s Starry Night and pumpkins this project is just for you! Here is the latest Painted Paper Art’s video now on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel for updates. Enjoy! Watch Here
Painted Paper Trees
I always love seeing the beautiful fall projects that my little artists create. There are so many awesome books about Autumn. The book, TREE by Britta Teckentrup, is perfect for this art project. We created a painted paper tree with all of our various painted papers. Inspiration Supplies Needed: Step 1 Hills. Using a coupleRead More
Painted Pumpkins
Hey folks, it’s that time of year! Apple cider, hayrides, harvest time, beautiful changing leaves, and of course pumpkins! We created these colorful painted pumpkins in 2- 40 minute classes. Week One-Draw out the pumpkin shape with a pencil on 12 x 18 white sulphite paper. Next, apply warm color tempera paints. Make sure toRead More
Painted Paper Circle Trees
In the Art Studio we really try to reinforce other subjects especially Math concepts. If I can use geometric or organic shapes in art projects I am all about it! This project is perfect for reinforcing creating circles and branching lines while helping my younger artists refine creating their geometric shapes. What you will need:Read More
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Fall Leaves
Georgia and her husband, Alfred, vacationed during the 1920’s at his family’s summer home in Lake George, New York. She would explore and hike daily. On those hikes she would find natural objects such as leaves, stones and branches. She adored all living things and their symbols of the changing seasons. She would often take such itemsRead More
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Falling into Nature
Need a gorgeous fall project that is sure to brighten your classroom? Georgia O’Keeffe: Falling into Nature is a must have in your library of lessons. O’Keeffe is famous for her beautiful landscapes, and enlarged flowers and leaves paintings. She is such an inspiring artist. Children will love learning about her life and art. StudentsRead More
The Magical Forest
Looking to decorate your classroom or home with an adorable winter project? I have 2 projects that are very easy, low cost and make a big impact! If you have been following me you know I love the outdoors, landscapes and our National Parks. I love bringing the outdoor inspiration inside into my classroom. PaintedRead More
Alpine Trees
Want to create a winter project that adds a touch of the beauty of nature? Try this adorable painting project that creates beautiful Alpine trees with snow. What you will need 6″ x 18″ construction paper ~ various dark colors: black, gray, blue, burgundy4″ x 6″ painted paper for ground and strips for trunksTempera paintRead More
VanGogh’s Playhouse
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Jim Dine Hearts
Jim Dine Hearts is one of the most beloved themes, central to the artist’s historical body of work. … A self-described romantic artist, Dine has embraced the heart as a template through which he can explore relationships of color, texture, and composition. Inspiration The Circus #3 In ‘The Circus #3’, he uses vibrant primary colorsRead More
Chinese Lanterns
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Create Chinese Lanterns! ”How to Draw Chinese Lanterns“ directed drawing guide is perfect for your students to spur learning about the Lunar New Year, create stunning art that you will love to display in your classroom, hallway or learning space while also helping to boost their confidence as artists. TheseRead More
Lunar New Year: Pagodas
Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Every year, millions of Asian families come together to celebrate the first new moon in the sky. Now your students can learn and love creating these beautiful Pagoda buildings. Included in this pdf are step by step directions using simple materials such as construction paper and markers, informative text, andRead More
Painted Paper Art Painting Method
When painting with tempera paint, I have found over the years that using water dilutes your paints and makes your paint colors not vivid and become muddy. Here are some helpful tips for painting with children 6-12. Have fun creating and remember, use a placemat instead of water to keep your paints bright !!!!
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