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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A grid of nine colorful pop art portraits of a person touching their face, styled in various bright color combinations.

Self Portraits in the Style of Andy Warhol

Self Portraits in the Style of Andy Warhol 2nd grade             How are tools properly used in the art room?…

  • September 18, 2011
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  • second grade, self portrait
3rd Grade child's artwork of a person with glasses and raised hands, set against a colorful abstract background.

3rd Grade Mixed Media Self Portraits

Day one:  Paint squares of colors using watercolor paints on a piece of 12 x18 paper.  Finish during this period.…

  • October 14, 2010
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  • self portrait, third grade
Four colorful Pop Art portraits of faces with varying skin tones, eye colors, and hair colors displayed in a grid.

Pop Art Portraits

These lovely Pop Art portraits were created by our 2nd graders this week.  We read a book about Andy Warhol…

  • September 24, 2010
  • second grade, self portrait
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