Intermediate art lessons

I created this culture jars art lesson for an 'Art and World Cultures' class, and continue to use it in art classes because it is so well received. This

This project was an excellent introduction to pattern and history in graphic design. It was also a great way to refresh my students memories in terms of using Adobe Illustrator. Since some of my...

My first successful one-point perspective art lesson that my students loved. Perspective is part magic and part math and for creative types like me, there

High school winter holiday art project featuring chalk pastel on black paper produces vivid results.

Road-scapes Grant Haffner Style.... Elementary and Middle School ArtMixed Media Road Trip Landscape Art Lesson, Grant Haffner styleI have been preparing art lessons for the next school year. Recently, I gave this lesson a test run... I taught it online to my art club students in Vancouver, BC. They are elementary students (ages 6-12) They enjoyed the introduction to one point perspective and learning about contemporary artist, Grant Haffner. Here you can see what they created in one hour…

(illustrations WITH the word) (the word IS the illustration) Definitions Inside Flaps This project is meant to be a creative REVIEW of the ELEMENTS we have been learning about all year. Student Element Folds Estrella 10th grade Maisy S. 11th grade Braylee B. 10th grade Jasmine H. Kelly Marquez 9th grade Kaylee Reed 9th grade Josie H 10th grade Danielle V. 10th grade Victoria 10th grade Jaidyn Short 9th grade Natalie 9th grade Krissie Barker 11th grade 8th period Jaycee M. 9th grade Sophia…

You might be asking, What are the 7 Elements of Art and How Do I Teach Them? The Elements 7 Elements of Art are: Line, Value, Color, Space, Shape, Form, and Texture and they are the foundations or building blocks that artists use to make art. Let's dive in and learn about the 7 Elements of Art, Which You Should Teach First, and How to Teach them.

Weaving paper is an elementary skill that is important but is no joke to teach. Take that simple skill to the next level with this concept of weaving together two similar paintings. Paper weaving is great for fine motor skills, & dexterity. The painting portion of this lesson is a great way focus on color theory too!