Halloween symbols can be pretty fun to draw. Here’s a worksheet with some ideas, and a page full of boxes to help arrange them in a creative way. This handout was made to help young elementary students see some basic … Read More
If you learn how to draw a spider, then you might as well learn how to draw the web too. Seems only fitting to put them in their natural habitat, right? Sure, most people can draw something quick that kinda … Read More
Learn how to draw a skull, and use it for either Day of the Dead OR Halloween celebrations. Not to mention anatomy lessons. Learning how to draw a skull may seem like a daunting task, given all the bones and … 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 blow painting with a “Scream” self portrait, but I actually … Read More
This is one of those cute monster drawings that I have adored since a little first grader named Mila painted it. The lines are sweet, the colors are genius, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it. If this simple … Read More
Quite possibly the world’s most simple monster drawing. Students used a roll of masking tape to draw the eyes, one of which needed to be going off the page. Given the simplicity of these up close monsters, they make great … Read More
You can students how to draw a “Crankenstein”, thanks to this very funny new children’s book by Samantha Berger. Super simple and cute. Turns out that you only need a few simple lines and shapes to draw a Crankenstein, which … Read More
Turn a lesson on how to draw candy into a study of shapes and dimension, as in tubes, cones and boxes. What better way to capture your student’s attention than by drawing something they are really familiar with? Now I’m … Read More
The challenge of any great Halloween art project, is to tap into the spooky imagination that the season provides, and still teach a few valuable art lessons. This sunset project comes from my Extra Long Journal Projects eBook and I’m … Read More
If you are looking for fun halloween art lesson plans, simple blacks on a painted coffee filter never cease to amaze me. The way the filters soak up the watercolor will just make your eyes pop! MATERIALS Bat template to … Read More
Look no further for an artsy Halloween costume. Make a cubism head with a brown paper bag and oil pastels. MATERIALS Brown grocery bag Oil pastels DIRECTIONS I used a regular brown grocery bag, and started by drawing the split … Read More
Mix a little body science with your art lesson by making these revamped Pasta Skeletons. Craft sticks will not only add to the earthy look, they will provide a much needed sturdy base. TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR BEST PASTA SKELETONS … Read More
It’s that time of year when it’s fun to mix a little art history with Halloween festivals by way of a ‘The Scream art project’. This fun photo op was made awhile back with my “Munch’s The Scream” PDF template. … Read More
Learn how to draw a scary tree, by starting with your hand. This reminds me of those creepy trees that come to life in the Wizard of Oz. This drawing could be pushed into a scary Halloween look, or a … Read More
This scarecrow drawing can include a lesson in foreground and background, and contrasting color. What good is a scarecrow that blends into his surroundings? The nicest scarecrow drawing in the world can’t get its due if it blends in with … Read More
Mix Cubism with Frankenstein for one of my favorite Halloween projects. Add some mismatched eyes and you can’t help but create a giggle or two. For some help in drawing this face, feel free to refer to my Picasso Art … Read More
This spooky trees art project makes the best of both chalk pastels and tempera paint. Crisp black shadows on a fuzzy, foggy sky is a winning combination. And in this case, very easy to do. A successful project happens when … Read More
Show your students how to make a cat out of paper, and add a little lesson in sculpture to your day. Great for working on crafting skills AND Halloween decorations too, of course. If you are looking for an easy … Read More
A Halloween cat collage project, that works with one of the Principles of Design — Variety. The more variations of Peek a Boo cat poses, the better. Large, small, peeking from the sides or the top, the combination makes for … Read More
Pumpkin art projects teach valuable lessons, such as symmetry and positive / negative shapes, AND still make a very fun art for Halloween. This project requires students to flip and glue down their cut out shapes to mirror the other … Read More