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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful abstract drawing with swirls and curves in shades of pink, blue, green, purple, orange, and yellow.

Frank Stella Inspired Pictures

First, I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who follows my blog.  I appreciate your support in…

  • August 4, 2016
  • 3 Comments
  • abstract, contemporary artists, drawing, fifth grade, painting, printmaking, sixth grade
A colorful abstract face with various patterns and textures, featuring two horns and closed eyes.

Jesse Reno: ambition over direction

When I found out that Jesse Reno was going to be at the National Art Education Conference this year, I…

  • March 25, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • abstract, all grades, artists, contemporary artists
Abstract painting featuring geometric shapes, bright circles, and dynamic lines in various vivid hues.

Vassily Kandinsky and Abstract Art

  Vassily Kandinsky was one of the first pioneers of abstract art.   Abstract art is art that does not…

  • February 11, 2016
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, artists, kindergarten, second grade
Colorful abstract collage of a whimsical cityscape with geometric buildings, clouds, and a castle against a white background.

Paul Klee Castle Collage

Paul Klee was an important painter in the history of modern art.  I have always been drawn to his colorful,…

  • January 18, 2016
  • 5 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, artists, collage, kindergarten, painting, second grade
Abstract artwork featuring bold blue and pink shapes, swirls, hearts, and floral patterns outlined in black, giving a doodled effect.

Doodled Artist Trading Cards

First, there is a huge sale today at TPT.. 20% of all of my art teacher resources, plus use coupon…

  • December 1, 2015
  • abstract, all grades, ATCs
Markers labeled yellow, red, and blue lie on an abstract art background with bold lines and colored squares, reminiscent of Piet Mondrian artwork.

Mondrian Art Project for Kids with Dab and Dot Markers

I had the opportunity to try out Dab and Dot Dauber Markers and write a blog post for their website…

  • November 13, 2015
  • 3 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, kindergarten, painting
A close-up of a yellow star made of sand on white paper. Another smaller yellow star is nearby.

Sand Painting with Kids

I did it!  I made my first sand painting.  After reviewing the book Ice Cream Work by Naoshi, I decided…

  • October 26, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • abstract, fifth grade, sixth grade
Five colorful, abstract art pieces with patterns and dots in a gallery-style layout, each uniquely bordered, display painted initials to add a personal touch.

Painted Initials with First Grade | First day of Art

We read the book The Dot and the students received papers with their first initial drawn in pencil.  The students…

  • October 4, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, abstract, books, painting
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