Dia de los Muertos Paper Skeletons In many areas of Mexico, the Day of the Dead celebrations are the most important celebration of the year. This colorful celebration invites the… Continue Reading →
Printmaking I : City Skylines with Reflections Printmaking is magical for kids and adults as well. The process of creating an image then transferring that image to another piece of paper… Continue Reading →
Magical Heart Wands This is the time of year that just makes me smile. All the beautiful shades of pinks, reds, and purples, the delightful hearts, and… Continue Reading →
Festival Of Lights- Menorah Celebrating various holidays is special for my students. One project that is a favorite of many is the Festival of Lights Menorah. The Chanukiah (the… Continue Reading →
Alpine Trees -Vol. 2 Winter is a beautiful time of year and to celebrate, my students created these delightful alpine trees. Supplies This short video shows the… Continue Reading →
Mexican Mirrors We love creating a Mexican Marketplace in our school and including different items sold at the marketplace. Decorative mirrors are commonly found in Mexico… Continue Reading →
Max Beckmann and Expressionist Landscapes I have been asked numerous times “how” and “what” are the steps to creating colorful landscapes with my students. How do I make painted… Continue Reading →
The Organized Art Teacher: Vol. 1 The Best Paint Brushes for the Art Room. Hey folks! I have been getting a lot of emails and questions on how I organize my classroom and how to teach off an art cart.… Continue Reading →
Going Bananas over Frida Kahlo’s Still Life! If you are looking for fun, vibrant art projects for your students, here are a few from the exquisite artist Frida Kahlo. Her still… Continue Reading →
Matisse Boat’s of the Riviera and Fish If your students love to paint, these delightful projects are perfect for your art lesson library. I love using bold, bright tempera paint colors… Continue Reading →
