Art History Easter Bunny Art Lesson JeanMichel Basquiat Easter Art Project

Looking for an Easter art lesson that blends bold creativity, contemporary art history, and expressive mixed media techniques? This Jean-Michel Basquiat inspired Easter Bunny art project invites students to explore the energetic style of one of the most recognizable contemporary artists while creating their own vibrant Easter artwork.

Students combine drawing, oil pastels, and tempera paint to create a dynamic Easter bunny scene with a decorated egg, expressive marks, and bold backgrounds. They experiment with layering paint, expressive line work, texture, and symbolic imagery, building confidence as artists while practicing creative thinking, artistic risk-taking, and visual storytelling.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Complete Easter art lesson plan with teacher guidance for introducing the project and leading students through the activity
• Preview artwork poster that can be shown to students before starting the project to spark curiosity and discussion
• Step-by-step drawing and painting guide pages showing how to build the bunny artwork using layered techniques
• Teacher example artwork page demonstrating what a finished student project may look like
• Student art reflection worksheet guiding students to analyze the artwork and artistic style
• Artist research worksheet where students research the artist and write their own biography
• Artist profile page where students record the artist’s birthplace, artistic style, and commonly used mediums
• Artwork reflection page encouraging students to reflect on creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic decisions
• Artist statement worksheet where students describe the meaning and artistic choices in their artwork
• Printable art project rubric evaluating creativity, craftsmanship, effort, and responsibility
• Critical thinking discussion prompts teachers can use to guide deeper conversations about art making and creative processes
• A "Watch the Video" page with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial, so you can watch it anytime and show your class again later
• You will download: Easter Basquiat Bunny Art Lesson - Video Lesson + Lesson Plan - Ms Artastic.zip (the lesson plan and printable pages as PDFs, plus the "Watch the Video" page)

HOW TO USE IT

Teachers introduce the artist and project, students follow the guided video tutorial to create their artwork, and the included reflection and research pages extend the lesson into art appreciation and critical thinking.

This project fits beautifully into:

• Easter themed art lessons
• Spring art units
• Contemporary art history lessons
• Mixed media art projects
• Homeschool art learning
• Substitute teacher art plans
• Seasonal classroom art displays

Teachers often connect this lesson with contemporary artist studies, mixed media art techniques, expressive mark-making lessons, discussions about symbolism and storytelling in art, and creative exploration activities.

MATERIALS USED

This mixed media art lesson works well with common classroom supplies. The example artwork uses:

• Pencil and eraser
• Black felt marker
• Oil pastels
• Tempera paint
• Paint brush and water
• Scrap paper or palette for paint mixing
• Construction paper or drawing paper

The layered materials help students explore texture, mark-making, expressive drawing, and mixed media techniques.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

This lesson works well for elementary art teachers, classroom teachers integrating art into their lessons, homeschool educators, and substitute teachers looking for a structured seasonal art activity.

How can this resource be used effectively?

Teachers introduce the artist and project, students follow the guided video tutorial to create their artwork, and the included reflection and research pages extend the lesson into art appreciation and critical thinking.

How long does this lesson take?

Most classes complete this project in 2–3 class periods, depending on student age, class length, skill level, teaching style, and the amount of time spent on reflection and research activities.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine (October 2025). She designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

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YOU MAY: use this resource for classroom, homeschool or personal educational use, and print and project it for student learning.

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Ms Artastic