Using a small flat paintbrush and tempera paint to create fun explosions of color representing dandelion heads. Adding painted rocks and scribbles of green for blades of grass completes this beautiful project inspired by nature. Inspiration Jean-François Millet 1867–68 Millet excelled in the medium of pastels. His skill as a draftsman and colorist are evidentRead 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
Little Clouds
I love using bold bright colors of paint splashed with big brushstrokes on watercolor paper. Incorporating different art mediums is common in my art classroom studio and allows my students opportunities to create beautiful masterpieces. Book Inspiration This is a delightful book to read for inspiration before creating a painted cloud. The book Little CloudRead More
Mini Waterlilies
Draw along with and create a Pond with waterlilies inspired by the illustrations of Beatrix Potter who is the author of classic book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Find some paper or any art materials that you choose. Remember, you are the artist so be creative with the materials you have. Draw on a pizzaRead More
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a delightful children’s story of a little rabbit who does not follow his mother’s directions. Follow our Draw Along Video to create your own Peter Rabbit. I love using bold bright colors of paint splashed with big brushstrokes on watercolor paper. Incorporating different art mediums is common in myRead More
Daffodils
Supplies Needed: Heavy weight paper or watercolor paper Modeling clay Paint palette Tempera paint in yellow, orange, red, green and white Flat paintbrush Step One Use a flat paintbrush and various shades of yellow, orange, red and white tempera paint and paint flat petals. I suggest starting from the center and pulling the brush outward.Read More
The Flower Garden
Flowers in a garden. Need a splash of color to brighten your day? Try this adorable project which has simple directions for an amazing result. Supplies Needed: Tempera Paint in various shades: pink, orange, red, yellow, peach, purple and white Square piece of construction paper in shades of yellow, pink and orange Flat paint brushesRead More
Animal Tracks
Animal Tracks! We investigated various animal tracks that one might see in the snow. Many of my students have seen deer, raccoon, and of course their favorite, rabbit prints. We used the excitement from a recent snow day to create these fun animal tracks in gray scale landscapes. Supplies Needed Black construction paper Royce GrayRead More
Artist Study: Natalia Goncharova – Cherry Blossoms
We have been exploring various artists and the beauty of nature. My 3rd graders created these GORGEOUS still life paintings inspired by the artist, Natalia Goncharova. Natalia Goncharova was a painter, illustrator, and set and costume designer born in 1881 into a well to do family in Nagaevo, Russia. Her father was an architect andRead More
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