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 … 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, … Read More
A paper strip pumpkin can be a very quick and easy way to make a 3D shape out of strips of paper. Lots of room for customizing with the face. … 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 … 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 witch hat by drawing a cone on top of an oval. All those curves will help make your hat have more dimension. You can’t go … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
Here’s how to to turn an old watercolor tray into the perfect “coffin” for a Model Magic skeleton. A fun and easy craft in a recycled container. How many themes … 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 … 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 … Read More