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…
What Do Artists Do? Signs about ARTISTS and Artistic Behaviors
I have something to share with you that I’ve been working on for a long time. I created a list…
Stuffed Animal Still Life Drawings with 1st Grade
Do you want to know what will really get first graders excited about drawing still lifes? Have them bring in…
Vassily Kandinsky and Abstract Art
Vassily Kandinsky was one of the first pioneers of abstract art. Abstract art is art that does not…
Paul Klee Castle Collage
Paul Klee was an important painter in the history of modern art. I have always been drawn to his colorful,…
Flower Paintings by First Grade: Learn about Van Gogh and Hundertwasser
I’m proud of this lesson and how colorful and unique each of these pictures turned out! I like to introduce…
Fun Puns about Art and Artists
Are you looking to add some humor to your class? We had a “Funday Punday Monday” at our school where…
Huge List of Contemporary Artists
Are you looking for some new contemporary artists to teach your students about? On the Facebook Art Teachers group, members…