October is the Perfect Canvas for Creativity! As October rolls in, it’s the perfect time to embrace autumn-themed art lessons that engage middle school students. These creative drawing activities for students not only enhance their artistic skills but also bring a festive vibe to your …
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Student-Favorite Autumn Value Shading Lesson!
Transform Your Art Curriculum with This Student-Favorite Autumn Value Shading Drawing Lesson! As the crisp autumn air settles in, it’s the perfect time to enrich your 2-D drawing curriculum with an engaging and visually stunning art lesson. Today I am sharing my favorite top-selling Autumn …
Graffiti Name Designs! Tag Your Style
Discovering Street Art-Graffiti Name Designs: A Hassle-Free Typography Art Lesson for Middle and High School Students I’ve got something super cool to share with you today—an art lesson that’ll have your middle and high school students buzzing with creativity! It’s all about graffiti lettering—the hip …
Ultimate First-Week-of-Art Middle School Lesson Plan!
“First Week of Art Lesson Plan – A Quick Jumpstart for your Middle School or High School 2-D Art Curriculum! Hello, fellow art teachers! As we gear up for a new school year, I know how important it is to start things off on the …
Painting Angel Rocks! Restore Your Creative Spirit!
Can something as simple as painting an angel rock really energize your creative spirit and motivation?! I have found that “Yes! It can and it feels like magic! Sometimes when work and family demands get so busy, I feel like my creative spirit has been …
3 Reasons to Start the School Year with Optical Illusions!
When Planning Your Drawing Unit… Start with Optical Illusions! Optical Illusions will engage young artists and teens right from the start of the school year! The first couple of weeks of art class is a soup of emotions for your students. Some are excited to …
How to Shade Dragon Eyes! 8 Easy Steps!
Welcome! This post explores how to easily shade dragon eyes realistically! This valuable and engaging drawing lesson increases your students’ value shading skills and deepens their understanding of how to apply Value Shading to achieve Form and Texture. Have you noticed that it seems like …
How to Draw 3-D Letters for Name Designs!
Drawing 3-D Letter Name Designs is a non-intimidating way to start art class! Name design drawings also help the teacher learn student names right from the start! 3-D lettering can be used to create name tags, graffiti name designs, sketchbook covers, or art portfolio designs! …
Name Designs! First Week of School!
Name Designs are an easy way to start the first week of school! Clever teachers start the first art lesson with an easy name because it helps them to quickly learn their students’ names! Even better kids enjoy learning new ways to create lettering. …
How to Teach Kids to Draw Using One Line!
Is it really possible to teach kids to draw using only one line?! Yes! Have you found yourself asking the question “How do I teach kids to draw”?! I can help! Try this One Continuous Line Drawing Art Challenge! Part of the challenge of teaching …