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In this Keith Haring Dog Art Project, students create a dog inspired by Keith Haring using bold outlines, simple geometric shapes, dotted pattern, background line designs and bright painted color. The finished piece has a strong pop art look: a white dog silhouette, a patterned ground and energetic lines that stand out on display. Students…
This Andy Warhol art lesson introduces elementary students to pop art through a structured, low-prep pencil drawing project. Students create repeated pencil drawings inspired by Warhol and make each one unique through their own color and design choices, learning about repetition, variation and creative expression. Clear step-by-step visuals let students work independently while still feeling…
This Yayoi Kusama art lesson has students create a bold apple art project inspired by Kusama's iconic repeating dot patterns, while exploring value, tint and shade. It looks striking on display and is structured so students feel successful from the start. It is made for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschool educators, including those who…
This Vincent van Gogh Art Lesson is a famous artist study where students create a bold crayon artwork inspired by van Gogh. They explore layered, expressive marks and color layering in a post-impressionist style, then complete the artwork with paint. The lesson opens with a poem about Vincent van Gogh and includes a student-friendly reading…
In this Vincent van Gogh Apple Art Lesson, students create a Post-Impressionist apple artwork inspired by van Gogh while exploring layered marks, expressive line and value. They draw the apple, build the leaf and stem, add layered marks, create highlights and shadows, and finish with paint and a swirling background that echoes van Gogh’s expressive…
In this Pablo Picasso Self Portrait Art Lesson, students create cubist self portraits inspired by Pablo Picasso. They paint colorful papers, cut out facial features and shapes, and arrange them into a bold abstract portrait that makes a striking classroom display. It is written for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschool educators who want a…
Modern Artists Workbook 2 is a print-ready art history workbook on Modern Western Art for Grades 5 to 8. It features ten modern artists and combines reading, research and hands-on art projects in one resource. It is designed for classroom teachers and homeschool families, in upper elementary, middle school or homeschool settings. Students read about…
This Modern Artists Workbook for Grades 5 to 8 explores the lives, styles and well-known works of ten modern artists who shaped Western art history, from Dalí’s surreal dreams to Warhol’s pop art and Basquiat’s raw energy. Students study each artist through biographies, critical thinking prompts and art projects. The workbook blends literacy and visual…
This Modern Western Art History Workbook takes students through the major art movements of the 20th century, from Post-Impressionism to Minimalism (1900 to 1990). Each movement has reading passages, comprehension questions, reflection prompts and art activities, so students analyze art and then make their own using techniques from each period. It is for art teachers,…
This Art History Workbook takes students through Western Art History from Prehistoric times to Impressionism. It is designed for Grades 5 to 8, in the classroom or at home, and combines art history readings, art activities and critical thinking prompts. Students connect with 10 key Western art periods by reading, reflecting and creating. Each period…
Are you looking for a Georgia O'Keeffe art project that feels rich, artistic, and memorable for your students? Do you want an art history art lesson that helps students explore symbolism, composition, shading, and expressive style while making artwork that looks absolutely stunning on display? This Horse Skull Art Project is such a strong choice…
Are you looking for a Georgia O Keeffe art project that feels meaningful, eye-catching, and actually exciting for students to make? Do you want an art history art lesson that helps students explore color blending, shape, landscape, composition, and mood while creating artwork that looks stunning on display? This Georgia O Keeffe Sunrise Art Project…
Are you looking for a Georgia O'Keeffe art project that feels beautiful, meaningful, and actually exciting for students to create? Do you want an art history art lesson that helps students explore flower forms, composition, line, shape, and shading while making artwork that looks polished and impressive when finished? This Georgia O'Keeffe Calla Lily Art…
Are you looking for a Georgia O'Keeffe art project that feels creative, eye-catching, and different from the usual art lesson? Do you want an art history art lesson that helps students explore abstract shape, color blending, movement, and composition while making artwork that looks absolutely stunning when finished? This Georgia O'Keeffe inspired art project is…
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ★★★★★ “Too cute!” Gloria M., TPT review Ratings are from TPT reviews (5-star scale). Let's create art inspired by Mexico and the Day of the Dead with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use watercolor paints to create a lovely artwork for the Day of the Dead,…
Let's create art inspired by an Aztec Figure with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use soft pastels to create a lovely artwork of a Aztec Sculpture of a Figure from the 15th to 18th centuries. This is a great way to create art inspired by Mexico and Mexican Culture. Grab…
Let's create art inspired by Mexico and a Mayan Pyramid with this art project tutorial! In this art lesson, students will use soft pastels pastels to create a lovely artwork of a Mayan Pyramid, inspired by Mexico and Mexican Culture. Grab your art making mediums and let’s make some art! Explore fun art making processes…
Looking for an Easter art project that introduces students to art history while creating a colorful, engaging Easter bunny artwork? This Yayoi Kusama inspired Easter Bunny art lesson blends seasonal creativity with important art concepts like pattern, repetition, contrast, and mark-making. Students explore the playful dot patterns and visual rhythm inspired by contemporary artist Yayoi…
Looking for an Easter painting lesson that teaches color theory, art history, and creative expression all in one engaging project? This Wayne Thiebaud inspired Easter Egg art lesson introduces students to the colorful painting style of the famous artist while guiding them through creating their own vibrant Easter egg painting. Students explore color mixing, tints,…
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 experiment with layering paint, expressive line…
Are you looking for a bright, joyful spring art lesson that introduces students to Canadian artist Ted Harrison while creating a colorful seasonal artwork? This Ted Harrison inspired butterfly and daffodils art project combines art history, expressive color, bold outlines, and a guided video art tutorial to help students explore artistic style while creating a…
Are you looking for a spring art lesson that introduces students to Vincent van Gogh while creating a vibrant seasonal artwork? This engaging Van Gogh Tulips Art Project combines art history, directed drawing, oil pastel techniques, and watercolor painting to help students explore artistic style while creating a beautiful spring masterpiece. In this Van Gogh-inspired…
Are you looking for a fun spring art history lesson that introduces students to Pablo Picasso while creating a bright seasonal artwork? This Picasso-inspired duck and tulips art project blends art appreciation, creative exploration, and a guided video art tutorial to help students learn about artistic style while creating a playful spring drawing. This project…
Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day art lesson that combines famous artist inspiration with a beautiful seasonal art project? This Vincent van Gogh St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Art Lesson with Video Art Tutorial is an engaging March art activity for elementary classrooms and homeschool art lessons that introduces students to the expressive style of Vincent…
Looking for a fun St. Patrick’s Day art lesson that introduces students to contemporary art while creating an eye-catching shamrock artwork? This Yayoi Kusama inspired St. Patrick’s Day Art Lesson with Video Art Tutorial is a highly engaging March art activity for elementary classrooms and homeschool art lessons. Students create a vibrant shamrock artwork inspired…
Are you looking for a Valentine’s Day art lesson that feels more creative than the usual holiday craft? Do you want a Van Gogh art project that helps students connect art history, heart art, line, color, and artist study in a way that feels fun and meaningful? This Van Gogh Valentine Art Project is such…
Are you looking for a Valentine’s Day art lesson that feels creative, cheerful, and actually fun to teach? Do you want a heart art project that helps students explore pattern, repetition, line, shape, and artist study while making something bold and beautiful for February? This Yayoi Kusama Heart Art Project is such a fun choice…
Are you looking for a Valentine’s Day art lesson that feels artistic, fun, and a little more unique than the usual holiday project? Do you want a Wayne Thiebaud art project that helps students explore art history, repetition, composition, line, shape, and color while creating something bright and playful for February? This Wayne Thiebaud Lollipop…
Are you looking for a Gustav Klimt art project that feels sophisticated, highly engaging, and truly worthy of your middle school art students? Do you want an art history art lesson that helps students study a famous artwork while also exploring line, pattern, shape, composition, color, and personal artistic decision making? This Gustav Klimt Expectation…
Are you looking for a Gustav Klimt art project that feels creative, exciting, and actually appropriate for younger students? Do you want an art history art lesson that introduces a famous artist in a way that feels playful, accessible, and visually memorable for Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, and Third Grade? This Gustav Klimt inspired…
