Art Lessons to Unlock Your Art Student's Artistic Superpowers!
Art Lessons to Unlock Your Art Student's Artistic Superpowers!
What if your first-week art activities could make the rest of your school year easier to teach? Instead of spending the first week on activities you’ll never reference again, you can use those first few classes to quietly front-load the art skills students will need …
A Groovy Name Design Lesson That Teaches So Much More Than Lettering There is something wonderful about starting the school year with a project students are genuinely excited to make. Names are familiar. Lettering feels approachable. Color is fun. And students can begin creating something …
7 Hands-On, Screen-Light Art Lessons That Keep Middle School Students Engaged As schools look for more meaningful ways to balance technology use, many teachers are searching for hands-on, screen-light learning experiences that help students slow down, think creatively, and work with real materials. Technology can …
One of the biggest challenges in middle school art is keeping students excited through a project that lasts more than a few class periods. While a beautiful finished artwork is important, what really keeps students motivated is the journey. That’s why I love creating mixed-media …
If you teach middle or high school art, you probably know the challenge of teaching value shading and colored pencil techniques in a way that actually keeps students engaged. Students often love colored pencils… but they don’t always understand how to layer, blend, and build …
Looking for a middle school art project that engages every student and guarantees stunning results? The Optical Color Blending Line Landscape Art Lesson is a print-and-go favorite that brings color theory to life while introducing students to the magic of optical color mixing. Why Teachers …
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 …
Neurographic Art! What is it?! Looking for a fresh, engaging technique to share with your students or a fun activity for your own sketchbook? Explore the captivating world of Neurographica Art. This form of art therapy, developed by Russian psychologist Pavel Piskarev in 2014, blends …
Learn about the interesting history of graffiti art! It’s more than just spray paint on walls! Today, we’ll explore the use of Graffiti Art throughout time! How it all began, the rebellious journey it took, and how it evolved into a respectable art form. Plus, …
“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 …