I had the best time chatting with Patty Palmer of Deep Space Sparkle! We discussed all things Art related and of course my love for Thematic Units and painting with kids. Want to listen? Hop over to her fabulous blog of Deep Space Sparkle and grab the podcast! Art Made Easy Podcast Keep onRead More
Queen of Hearts Portraits
Do you love nursery rhymes? I absolutely love the playful stories that have been passed down for decades. Why not incorporate art and literature? The Queen of Hearts and his majesty, the King of Hearts, is perfect when you need a 60 minute art lesson or an easy to follow portrait directed drawing. Included inRead More
Picasso: Rose Period Hearts and Flowers
Pablo Picasso is known for many different paintings and fun sculptures, but did you know of his Rose Period artworks? Picasso’s Blue Period lasted for 4 years. It was a sad time in his life and he primarily used blue paint in his works. After that sad time Pablo fell in loveRead More
Mixed Media and Expressionist Landscapes
Are you looking to brighten up your creative space this winter? Well, you have come to just the right place! My students created these fun, mixed media landscapes inspired by German Expressionist Artists. I love the use of color and bold patterns that is expressed on their canvases. This project requires lots of little handsRead 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
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
Love Monsters!
Need a fun, colorful art project that incorporates art and literature? Love Monster is perfect when you need a 50 minute art lesson or a colorful project promoting love and acceptance. Children will follow a hairy little monster who tries to fit in with the residents of Cutesville and discovers that it’s hard to fitRead More
A Salute to the American Flag
Happy Birthday America! Who doesn’t love a birthday party? What about all those fabulous decorations? I love celebrating America’s birthday and seeing the Flag with all its stars and stripes displayed so proudly at this time of year. In fact, I love seeing it displayed all year long! There is something so majestic about the flag. MaybeRead More
Matisse: Window on the Clouds
Who doesn’t love clouds? I love looking at the various shapes and formations that clouds create as they float in the sky! If you love creating art and want to connect science learning standards this project is a must for your art lesson library. Need a colorful lesson that focuses on Earth Sciences, especiallyRead More