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
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 … 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 … 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 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … Read More