Learn how to draw like Romare Bearden, a preeminent African-American artist who had a prolific and distinguished career. Romare Bearden, one of the most important African American artists of the 20th century, is actually best known for his collage work. … Read More
This abstract art lesson let my students choose which painting format they wanted to try out — a circular or an vertical stripe one. Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891 – 1978) was an African-American artist and teacher who lived and worked … Read More
Here’s how to draw an Easy Teddy Bear with a big red heart, perfect for a homemade Valentine card. Simple shapes make it easy for all ages. Since the creation of the first teddy bears which sought to imitate the … Read More
Learn how to draw Amanda Gorman, an American poet and activist who has now performed both at an Inauguration and a Super Bowl. Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, as well as an award-winning writer and … Read More
The best day to learn how to draw a puppy, might be the day that the infamous Puppy Bowl plays on TV. No shortage of inspiration there! Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday’s Puppy Bowl, here’s a tutorial to … Read More
Now your studies about Pop Art can include a Keith Haring drawing project. This step by step tutorial will show students of all ages just how it’s done. Growing up, Keith Haring wasn’t interested in the kind of formal art … Read More
Learn how to draw a One Point Perspective landscape with this easy step by step tutorial. Use simple and repeating shapes to help illustrate the point. So, what is a one point perspective, you might ask? It’s a type of drawing … Read More
Learn how to draw a Flying Dragon by starting with the large shapes, and then adding lots of very cool details. When it comes to drawing make-believe animals, you can’t find many more fascinating that dragons. What with all the … Read More
Learn how to draw Love Letters that look dimensional, with this easy step-by-step tutorial. A few simple highlight spots do the trick. When it comes to making art for Valentine’s Day, there’s no shortage of symbols and icons to choose … Read More
Learn how to make an easy rose drawing with a step-by-step tutorial. Flattening out the shapes makes it easier for young artists to draw. When it comes to drawing flowers, there’s nothing that shares the sentiment of love as much … Read More
Honor the life of an amazing woman by learning how to draw Harriet Tubman. She holds a special place in American history as an brave abolitionist and political activist. Harriet Tubman was once enslaved, but then escaped and helped others gain … Read More
Learn how to draw a Cartoon Snake with this easy step-by-step tutorial. MATERIALS How to Draw a Cartoon Snake (click to download a PDF) Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS More Reptile Drawing Projects
Learn how to draw a Bunny with some extra cute anime-looking eyes. The shapes are pretty easy for even beginner artists. Here’s another project for students that are fascinated with drawing over-sized eyes, complete with little highlight spots (also known … Read More
Learn how to draw the Hulk with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Great muscle drawing practice, that’s for sure! The Hulk is a fictional superhero appearing in publications by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in the debut issue of The Incredible Hulk in May of 1962. … Read More
Learn how to make a Baby Yoda Valentine by drawing him holding a heart. Homemade cards don’t get much cuter than this. If your students are fans of Baby Yoda, and want to make their Valentine cards look extra cool … Read More
Make your black history art projects about more than just coloring in someone else’s drawing. Have your students learn to draw people like W.H. Johnson did. William H. Johnson was a very talented painter whose work, sadly only came to … Read More
Learn how to draw a boy with some very simple shapes. This one is perfect for those just learning how to draw bodies. Children learning how to draw, particularly when it comes to bodies, usually start with some basic shapes, … Read More
Learn how to draw a girl with some very simple shapes. This one is perfect for those just learning how to draw bodies. Children learning how to draw, particularly when it comes to bodies, sometimes just need to see some … Read More
Learn how to draw the Cat in the Hat from the famous Dr. Seuss book, with these easy step by step directions. The Cat in the Hat is a children’s book written and illustrated in 1957 by Theodor Geisel under the … Read More
Learn how to draw a sports car with this easy step by step tutorial. It has a sleeker look than your average car. MATERIALS How to Draw a Sports Car (click to download a PDF) Drawing paper Black marker Crayons … Read More