Learn how to draw Kamala Harris, our current Vice President, an amazing woman who has broken a long list of glass ceilings. Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician and attorney serving as the 49th and current vice president of … Read More
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
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
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
Here’s a fun and easy Faith Ringgold art project that was inspired by the wonderful illustrations she made for her first children’s book “Tar Beach”. Faith Ringgold is an American artist best known for her colorful quilt paintings about American history and politics. … 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. with simple step-by-step instructions, to celebrate the life of this amazing man. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a Baptist minister and social rights activist in the United States in the 1950s and ’60s. … Read More
Learn a bit about art history, civil rights and minimizing waste with this fun and easy paper quilt art lesson inspired by the women of Gee’s Bend. The women of Gee’s Bend, in a small and remote black community in … Read More
Inspired by a wonderful children’s book “Hair Love” by Matthew A. Cherry, this tutorial will help students draw the main character Zuri, with a choice of how to finish her amazing hair. Zuri is a young African American girl who … Read More
Learn how to draw a self portrait for kids that was inspired by a fun new children’s book “The King of Kindergarten”. Adding a crown actually makes it a bit easier to do! Learning how to draw a self portrait, … Read More
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
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
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
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. Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist … Read More