Learning how to draw plants that include their root system can also make a bright and colorful springtime painting. Here’s a fun painting project that can help integrate more art … 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. Nate … Read More
Here’s an easy way to draw a Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day. Fill up a page and turn it into a fancy painting, if you’d like. Here’s a super easy … Read More
Learn how to draw a Koi Fish with step by step directions. The twist in his body makes him look extra realistic. For a Koi Fish that has more dimension … Read More
There’s still time to make an easy Valentine Drawing for someone special today. You can’t miss with this simple elephant spraying a bunch of hearts. Valentine’s Day calls for one … 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) … Read More
Learn how to draw Chinese lanterns just in time to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival. These three make an easy to draw composition. The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day … Read More
This Scream art project combines Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” face with some blow paint fun for all kinds of expressionist possibilities. I wish it was my brilliant idea to mix … Read More
Learn how to draw a Leaf Pattern Resist with this new tutorial. Sometimes the simple projects can have the most amazing results. This is an example of what happens when … Read More
Here’s an easy unicorn drawing project with step-by-step instructions. Focus on just the head and you’ll have time to draw an extra fancy mane. Of all the animals to draw, … Read More
Marc Chagall liked to make his paintings based on emotions, rather than logic. He thought that art didn’t always have to make sense. Chagall’s ideas led to an art movement … Read More
Find out how charming a stick person drawing can be, especially when surrounded by lots of bright colors. Here’s an idea of what to do if your children are maybe … Read More
Learn how to paint like Matisse by making a simple still life, adding lots of patterns, and then covering with pretty watercolors. Henri Matisse was famous for his use of … Read More
Here’s how to draw a caterpillar with a guaranteed squishy look. Start with the spine, add lines for sections, and have fun connecting them. I saw it in a book … Read More
Learn how to draw a teddy bear with a heart and you can adapt it for all kinds of sweet occasions. This one is perfect for an easy Valentine card. … Read More
Eric Carle’s wonderful book is a great read before for learning how to draw a simple seahorse. Perfect for students learning about sea creatures. This project has been on my … Read More
