Loïs Mailou Jones, an influential artist and teacher, paved a path for black artists who had been shut out of the world of fine art. Loïs Mailou Jones decided early in her career that she would become a recognized artist, … Read More
Learn how to draw Maya Angelou, an American poet, singer, and civil rights activist. Now it’s easy to add her likeness to any report or essay, and honor her amazing life. My favorite quote of Ms. Angelou has to be, “You … 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
Faith Ringgold, an African-American artist, is best known for her large story quilts. In 1985 she made a piece titled “Flag Story Quilt”. This collage project will not only put some old magazines to work, it will create a collage … Read More
When you learn how to draw a mask with simple closed shapes, then all kinds of options are possible in how you fill them. This easy to draw mask can be the basis for lots of multicultural, as well as … Read More
You can learn a bit about art history, civil rights and minimizing waste with this fun and easy paper quilt art lesson about Gee’s Bend. The women of Gee’s Bend, in a small and remote black community in Alabama, have … 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
Black history month projects can also give a nod to noted artists who live a bit south of us, like Bernard Hoyes from Jamaica. This tutorial not only simplifies some of his graceful dancing ladies, but is a good exercise in … Read More
Martin Luther King coloring pages don’t have to look like cartoon drawings. This one is what you call “posterized”, which is pretty much a simplified photograph. MATERIALS View and download MLK Coloring Page Cardstock paper Black and gray markers DIRECTIONS … Read More
Here’s how to draw Martin Luther King, with simple step by step instructions, to help students celebrate the life of this amazing man. This tutorial is designed to be simple enough for younger elementary students, but still keep the interest … Read More
Black history art projects can teach students about some amazing African American artists who had to forge their own way in the world. Lois Mailou Jones was one of them. Lois Mailou Jones (1905 – 1998) had an impressive career, … Read More
Rosa Parks is best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. Now you can learn how to draw her portrait as a tribute to her amazing role in our country’s history. Aside from learning how to honor … 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. By the way, this artist, Alma Woodsey Thomas, developed her signature style—large, abstract paintings filled with … Read More
This Lois Mailou Jones-inspired drawing is a favorite black history month art project. A pencil crayon drawing on black paper makes for a dramatic look. Save