12 Art History Self Portrait Lessons for Elementary
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Learn how to draw ice cream cones like American painter Wayne Thiebaud. They are inspired by one of his famous paintings. Wayne Thiebaud is a great example of how an artist might first not be taken seriously, but later admired, once critics stop to take a closer look. His paintings of cakes, pies and ice…
Below you’ll find easy step-by-step lessons for a Scream Drawing and Scream Painting Project. Scroll down to learn more and grab your favorite tutorial. Scream Drawing Project When students learn how to draw The Scream, they learn about a super-famous painting that shows big feelings in a really bold, simple way. The wavy lines, the…
Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step How to Draw a Horse Tutorial Video and Horse Coloring Page. Scroll down for more horse drawing options. Drawing of a Horse A brief history of Horses in Art Today, kids who want to learn how to draw a horse can get a boost from a step-by-step tutorial. Horses…
Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial video for an Easy Pop Art Project and Coloring Page. Keith Haring Drawings This pop art project is designed to help young artists draw in the simple style that Keith Haring developed as a pop artist of the 1980’s. He was famous for a style of bold figures…
Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial video for how to draw an Eye Tutorial video and an Eye Coloring Page. Make it realistic, or surreal like the artist Magritte. Eye Drawing in the style of the artist Magritte Learning how to draw an eye is a fantastic way for students to practice realistic drawing…
GRAB YOUR GEORGE WASHINGTON ART LESSON >> Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step art lesson video for how to draw George Washington and a George Washington Coloring Page. George Washington Drawing 11 George Washington Drawings by Elementary Art Students Understanding George Washington’s Original Portrait (for Kids) Have you ever looked closely at a one-dollar bill?…
Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Dancing Lady and a Dancing Lady Coloring Page. This drawing was inspired by the artist Bernard Hoyes. This tutorial for how to draw a dancing lady can do double duty by teaching some simple body proportion lessons, while creating a colorful image in…
Make your own large scale mural to celebrate the author and artist Faith Ringgold.
Make your own large scale mural to commemorate the amazing work of African American artist Lois Mailou Jones.
Below you’ll find an easy, step-by-step how to draw a quail lesson video and PDF. Stop your search and grab yours now How to Draw a Quail Art Lesson How to Draw a Quail Art Lesson Birds are always a win in the elementary art room, and a quail feels fresh and different from the…
Inside you’ll find an easy peanut drawing lesson with step-by-step instructions and a PDF. Perfect for your elementary art classroom. Peanut Drawing Art Lesson This peanut drawing lesson is perfect for the elementary art classroom because it uses simple shapes and curved lines, making it easy for all students to follow, even those who might…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a Jacob Lawrence style art project. He is known for his vibrant figurative paintings that share Black Americans experiences. This drawing tutorial was inspired by a painting by Otis L. Stanley, who painted figures like the above as a tribute to Jacob Lawrence. It imitates Mr. Lawrence’s…
Art teachers, are your friends and student’s parents hinting they would love to get you something meaningful this year? And is the question getting you stumped? Art Teacher Gift Ideas No worries! This guide is designed to let you know about all kinds of cool, creative gifts out there that have an “art teacher” vibe…
Teachers, what would you really love to see under your tree this Christmas season? Below are 12 ideas for those that would like to give you something other than the usual gift card, to show their appreciation for all you do. Easy Christmas Teacher Gift Ideas Are your classroom parents starting to ask about Christmas…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Mickey Mouse like Peter Max, and a Mickey Mouse Coloring Page. Draw Mickey Mouse like the artist Peter Max Peter Max is a German-American artist known for his love of bright colors. His bright Pop Art style has been turning heads since his 1965 cover…
Below you’ll find a Romare Bearden tutorial and coloring page. He was 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. Created largely from painted paper, magazine clippings, and bits of…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a Hundertwasser Art Project. He was an Austrian artist who devoted his life to combining art with nature. Hundertwasser Art Project There’s no better way to start a Friedrich Hundertwasser art project than to learn a little about him first. He has a life story that is…
Below you’ll find a step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Matisse inspired art project and a Matisse Coloring Page. It’s fun to imitate his colorful work. Matisse Painting by Maximus, Grade 3 More about Matisse Henri Matisse was a French artist, known for both his use of color and his fluid and original compositions….
Here’s a multicultural art project idea that asks students to complete a photo with just black and white lines. The art of mixing photos and lines first started showing up on Pinterest years ago, and it’s easy to see why it’s such a captivating project. The contrast of the dimensional with the flat is just…