If you have some students that are serious cat lovers, then this tutorial with an imaginative cat flying through the air is bound to capture their attention. It’s one of those examples that show how just a few simple lines … Read More
If you mix a little art history with a pattern art lesson, you might come up with this ode to the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. If you create a project in Klimt’s name, it’s only fitting that it be all … Read More
This cute cat is one of my favorite paper collage for kids projects. I love the look of the black marker shapes on the newsprint body. But how do you get lots of newsprint with nice small type, for lots … Read More
This self portrait art lesson for elementary students mixes very simple profile drawings with a bit of creative writing. It’s inspired by an amazing artist and illustrator, Nate Williams. Check out the Kids page on Nate William’s site, it’s too … Read More
Combine the idea of rings or color and a tree and you get a fun Kandinsky for kids project. Great for warm and cool color studies too. If possible, try to get your hands on the most colorful paper possible, … Read More
Here’s a cartoon fox drawing that includes a little perspective lesson too. Keep it simple by focusing on just his face and tail. This fox face is drawn large and near the bottom of the paper, so there’s a whole … Read More
Show young students how to draw a bat, after learning some more about them in this perfectly matched book titled “Nightsong” by Ari Berk. This book beautifully illustrates how bats use their radar to see at night, and tells of … Read More
Learn how to how to draw a cartoon alligator with this step by step tutorial. Give him a funny face, somewhere to live, and you’ll be off to a great start. Look below for a PDF to download. MATERIALS Draw … Read More
Let the shape of the paper help you make a whale drawing easy for students of all ages. A very long sheet makes a great guide for drawing this very long whale. Simply fold it in half if you want … Read More
Looking for a Picasso projects for kids to go with his Blue period? A few alterations to a simple self portrait will create a look just like his. Picasso’s Blue Period paintings are great for seeing the power of color. … Read More