Landscapes are always a favorite of my students. I know they enjoy the process of applying paints in vivid colors and I enjoy their creations. So if you are interested in beautiful landscapes using bold colors and vivid brushstrokes then this is just the project for you and your students. Claude spent several months paintingRead More
Monet’s Windmills
Come explore the history of the windmills of Holland and create a beautiful Windmill painting inspired by Claude Monet. During his stay, Monet painted about 20 views of Zaandam, a picturesque little town near Amsterdam. This art project allows children to experiment with tempera paints and contains simple steps to follow and bright visuals forRead More
Monet’s Mixed Media Boats
Inspiration Monet loved the Seine River and boats, especially sailboats. Create your own Monet inspired sailboat painting in this lesson, using tempera paint, painted paper, and oil pastels. This lesson also incorporates the use of geometric shapes to complete a stunning, colorful composition. Included in this 24-page pdf: Step by step directions with full-color photosRead More
Picasso’s Coastal Town by the Sea
Cannes, France was a small fishing village, barely noticeable compared to other small towns along the Mediterranean Coast. By 1940, the town became a large tourist resort attracting the rich and famous, who would dock their large yachts in the bay when visiting. Notice the Palm Trees that line the bay along with all sailboatsRead More
Artist Study: Picasso
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, print maker, ceramicist and theater designer who spent most of his adult life in France. Regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture,Read More
Tahitian Tiki Masks
Inspiration Gauguin arrived in Tahiti in June 1891. His romantic image of Tahiti as an untouched paradise developed after he read the novel Le Mariage de Loti (1880). Disappointed by how the French had actually changed Tahiti, he attempted to immerse himself in what he believed were the key points of the Tahitian culture. He used Tahitian titles on manyRead More
Matisse: Boats on the Riviera
If your students love to paint, these delightful projects are perfect for your art lesson library. I love using bold, bright tempera paint colors splashed on paper with big brushstrokes. These 2 art lessons, inspired by the artist Henri Matisse, are simple, successful and fun! Project One – Boats of the Riviera and is inspired byRead More
The Watering Can
A watering can (or watering pot) is a portable container, usually with a handle and a funnel, used to water plants by hand. It has been in use since at least 79 A.D. and has since seen many improvements in design. Apart from watering plants, it has varied uses, as it is a fairly versatileRead More
Habitats: Rocky Coastal Waters
Habitats: Rocky Coastal Waters – Acadia is a beautiful national park located in the state of Maine along the Atlantic Ocean. It is a destination your students will love to learn about, while gaining an understanding of the rocky coastal habitat. Acadia National Park is a fascinating place to visit. This unit contains information specificRead More
Sea Shells
This Sea Shell Art Lesson introduces students to the beauty of sea shells while incorporating science. Children will learn about shells while creating fun, colorful art projects. They will use a variety of art supplies while reinforcing language arts and important science terms. This 17 page-pdf features an easy to follow art lesson, complete withRead More
Habitats: Life in the Coral Reef
Kids love the Ocean! Why not bring Biscayne National Park to your classroom while creating some fascinating creatures in their beautiful coral reef habitats? Biscayne National Park is a chain of narrow islands that make up the Biscayne Keys and divides Biscayne Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Here the coral limestone faces outward toward theRead More
The Starfish
If you love to put your toes in the sand and hear the crashing waves then these are a couple of mixed media art lessons to warm your heart! In our school year, one topic that always is a huge interest with my students is learning about Sea life and Ocean Habitats. The first projectRead More
Tulips and Sprinkles
The warmth of a sunny spring day brings out all of Mother Nature’s beauties. Celebrate spring by creating these delightful painted paper tulip gardens. Supplies Needed Creating the Stems Use previously painted paper in shades of green, cut into thin strips. Gently dip into moistened glue sponges and apply at the bottom of a horizontallyRead More
Monet: Reflections on the Seine River
Monet was known for his “plein air” paintings. Plein Air is french for “in the open air” and represents when an artist sketches or paints outdoors, as opposed to in a studio. Creating outdoors was possible by the invention of painting tubes and helped the artist record accurate impressions of a changing moment. My youngerRead More
Monet’s Sail Boats
During the 1860s, Monet, in his twenties, began developing a style that would catch the attention of other artists. Monet is known for creating his paintings outside, but Fishing Boats at Sea was actually finished in the studio. This painting has broad brushstrokes and shows contrast of dark and light, which made the judges toRead 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 !!!!
Fall Cats
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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