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This Picasso Birds Art and Write resource is an artist study for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers. Students learn about Pablo Picasso and his bold, expressive style, create their own Picasso-inspired bird artwork, and then continue with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It brings art and literacy together, so it fits…
This Henri Matisse Art and Write resource is an artist study lesson with Non-Fiction, Fiction and Opinion writing built in. Students learn about Henri Matisse and his love of bold color, simple shapes and cut-out style artwork, create their own Matisse-inspired piece, and then write and reflect about it. It is made for teachers, art…
This Greek Amphora Art and Write resource brings art, history and writing together. Students learn about Ancient Greek amphoras and how these vessels were used in Greek culture, create their own amphora-inspired artwork, and then continue with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers,…
This Georgia O Keeffe Art and Write resource is an artist study lesson where students learn about Georgia O Keeffe, explore her oversized flower paintings and create their own bold Georgia O Keeffe inspired flower artwork. They then keep the learning going with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is made…
This Chinese Dynasty Vase Art and Write lesson has students explore the beauty and craftsmanship of Chinese dynasty vases, create their own vase-inspired artwork, and then continue with writing, reflection, artist statements and an exit ticket. It brings art, literacy and social studies together in one lesson. It is made for teachers, art teachers and…
This Keith Haring Art and Write lesson combines an artist study, a bold Keith Haring inspired artwork and writing about art. Students learn about Keith Haring, explore his bold lines, playful figures and energetic style, create their own artwork, and then continue with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is made…
This Picasso Portrait Art and Write resource is an art and literacy lesson for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers. Students learn about Pablo Picasso, explore his portraits and Cubist style, create their own bold, colorful Picasso-inspired portrait, and then keep the learning going with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. Students start…
This Van Gogh Sunflowers Art and Write lesson has students learn about Vincent van Gogh, explore his famous sunflower paintings and create their own bright Van Gogh inspired sunflower artwork. Then they keep the learning going with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket. It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers,…
In this Back to School Name Art Project, students in grades 3, 4 and 5 create expressive name artworks that reflect their likes and dislikes. It builds classroom community, encourages creativity and starts the art year with purpose. Students plan, design and reflect on their choices of color, line and symbolism, using pencil crayons and…
This Earth Day art lesson is designed especially for younger students. Students create a colorful artwork of Planet Earth with a heart at the center, a symbol of love and care for our planet. Students draw the Earth and explore its continents and oceans, then add a large decorative heart. The background becomes a study…
This Van Gogh Sunflowers Art Project is an artist study lesson where students create a bright sunflower still life inspired by Vincent van Gogh using oil pastel and watercolor paint. They explore expressive mark-making, layered color and bold line to make a large vase, multiple sunflowers, expressive petals, green stems and textured background marks. It…
In this Van Gogh Irises Art Project, students create an irises artwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh using oil pastel and watercolor paint. The finished pieces are full of movement, color and expressive line, with blue and purple irises against green leaves and earthy ground. It is for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers, and fits…
In this Prehistoric Cave Art Elk Art Project, students create a bold elk artwork inspired by prehistoric cave art using watercolor paint and colored pencil. The finished piece has a cave-painting feel, with earthy tones, bold outlines, antlers, abstract marks and rock-like textures in the background. It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers…
This Great Wave Art Project is inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Students create dramatic curling waves, boats, Mount Fuji and bold sky colors, following a clear step-by-step that still leaves room for their own artistic choices. The finished pieces are full of movement, energy and contrast. It is written for teachers, art teachers…
In this Wayne Thiebaud Lollipop Art Project, students create a sweet treat artwork filled with oversized lollipops inspired by Wayne Thiebaud. The finished pieces are colorful and playful, with bold outlines, watercolor details, fun candy designs and dramatic shadows. It is written for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers who want a cheerful candy art lesson…
This Winter Value Grid Drawing resource gives students in grades 7 to 10 structured practice with observation, proportion, value, form and realistic drawing. Students copy a black and white winter photograph square by square into a blank grid, paying close attention to lights, darks, edges, textures and subtle value shifts. The photographs are real winter…
This Remembrance Day Poppy Art and Write resource combines an art lesson with writing. Students follow a tutorial to draw a poppy inspired by Remembrance Day, then add their own artist flavor so each design is unique. The art is inspired by the style of the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel. After the artwork, students complete…
In this Frida Kahlo Still Life Art Project, students create a still life inspired by Frida Kahlo featuring colorful fruit, a watermelon slice and a parrot. The finished artwork is bold and eye-catching, with bright oil pastel color, strong outlines, layered highlights and a blue background that makes the fruit colors pop. Students explore still…
This Kindergarten Picasso Kitty Art Project is a colorful Pablo Picasso art lesson for primary students. Students create a kitty inspired by Picasso, with a patterned painted background and a layered cat face built from simple shapes, while exploring pattern, shape, line, color and creative thinking. Students use oil pastel and watercolor paint, then cut…
In this Prehistoric Cave Art Bison Art Project, students create a bison inspired by prehistoric cave art using oil pastels and watercolor paint on a warm, cave-like background. Earthy browns, reds and blacks, smudged textures, strong outlines and ancient-looking marks give the finished piece the feel of a cave wall. It is a good fit…
In this Van Gogh Moon Art Project, students create a moon and stars artwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh using oil pastels on dark blue construction paper. The finished piece has a large crescent moon, glowing stars, swirling circles and layered marks that give it an expressive van Gogh feel. It is a good fit…
This Japanese Landscape Art Project is an art history lesson for older students, a good fit for grades 6 to 9, middle school art and homeschool art. Students explore space, composition, line, color and peaceful natural scenery while creating a landscape inspired by Japanese art. Using colored pencils or pencil crayons and watercolor paint, students…
This King Tut Art Project connects art, history, symbolism and culture. Students create a King Tut artwork inspired by Ancient Egyptian art and King Tut's sarcophagus, using oil pastels on black construction paper for rich gold tones, bright blues and strong outlines. It suits Grades 4 to 6, upper elementary art, art history units and…
This Georgia O'Keeffe Cow Skull Art Project is an art history lesson where students explore symbolism, composition, line, color and mood. They create a cow skull inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe with oil pastels, watercolor paint and strong line work, set against a bold red, blue and black background. It is made for teachers, art teachers…
In this Keith Haring Friendship Art Project, students create a pop art inspired artwork of dancing friends in the style of Keith Haring. The finished piece is bright and graphic, with overlapping figures, strong black lines, bold paint color and playful pattern, and it explores ideas like friendship, love, movement and connection. It is made…
This Halloween Value Grid Drawing resource gives students in grades 5 to 10 structured practice with value, proportion, drawing accuracy, texture and realistic rendering. Students copy a black and white Halloween photograph square by square into a blank grid, paying close attention to light, shadow, shape relationships and subtle value changes. The photographs were taken…
This Autumn Value Grid Drawing resource helps students build drawing skills through observation, value shading and realism. Students study a black and white photograph square by square and transfer what they see into a blank grid, paying close attention to light, shadow, edges and subtle value shifts. The photographs were taken by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms…
In this Thanksgiving Turkey Art Lesson, students create a cute turkey using oil pastel marks and watercolor paint. It is a ready-made mixed media art project tutorial for Kindergarten to grade 3. A poem lesson hook and a Thanksgiving-themed reading build background knowledge, and the assessment, rubric and reflection pages round out the lesson. Students…
This Gourd and Pumpkin Art Lesson is a colorful fall art project for grades 1 to 4. Students create a vibrant autumn artwork that combines a gourd, a pumpkin and extra decorative shapes, while exploring shape, color, layering, composition and their own artistic decisions. Along with the step-by-step art instructions, the lesson includes a warm-up…
In this Wayne Thiebaud Cake on a Stand Art Project, students create a cake on a stand inspired by Wayne Thiebaud, with strong shadows, colorful paint, rich outlines and a dramatic dessert composition. The finished work has the bold Thiebaud look: bright color contrasts, painterly marks and a subject students are instantly drawn to. It…
