Some believe that you need to spend 10,000 hours to master a skill. Personally, I think that between teaching my … Read More
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This example of radial symmetry is also a great way to learn how to draw fireworks. MATERIALS ? Journal … Read More
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When you leave a graphic design job to start teaching art, you just might find yourself using those skills to … Read More
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With our school?s science room filled with new bugs and worms, it seemed timely to have lady bugs as the … Read More
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When your fridge and walls are already filled with your child?s art, have them paint your light switch plates. MATERIALS … Read More
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Ton Schulton is a Dutch landscape artist, known for his amazing color work. I wish I knew who first thought … Read More
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This Koi fish painting project has been one of my most popular pins on Pinterest since it went up years … Read More
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Trade shows come with some of the most striking art. Some of the big companies actually recreate beautiful little stores within convention centers....
Paul Klee was one of the great colorists in the history of painting. I developed this project that imitates his … Read More
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Here?s another line art project, this time with Van Gogh?s amazing self-portrait. This photoshopped face of Van Gogh was originally posted … Re...
I actually ran out of drawing paper recently and tried out this food wrap (dry wax paper) that was left … Read More
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If you want to encourage kids to draw tall shapes, it helps to have paper cut to match. MATERIALS ? … Read More
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This is my favorite way for students to make a scratch art picture, first a black marker drawing, then layers … Read More
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When you inspire young artists with the classic “Where the Wild Things Are” book, you get some really fun and … Read More
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Try this abstract watercolor still life when you want young artists to learn about overlapping shapes. If they paint the … Read More
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I made a friend at the Mod Podge booth at the the CHA Show today. I couldn’t help but share how I use their products all the time with my Sharpi...
Have students start by tracing their hand, and then add all the details they can see. MATERIALS ? Journal Page … Read More
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M.C. Escher was one of the world?s most famous graphic artists. He created many visual riddles, and an amazingly detailed … Read More
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If you need a Japanese-themed art project, this works well even for kinders. In fact, I love the ?wobbly? lines of … Read More
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Drawing a page of ladybugs couldn?t be much easier if you start with a circle template. Draw with a permanent black marker … Read More
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I find that paper is a good way to introduce kids to weaving as the patterns are more visible than … Read More
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An overlapping lesson with Matisse-like shapes makes a colorful drawing exercise. Matisse didn?t start painting until he was about 20 … Read Mor...
I have tried this house drawing project every year with kinders and have loved the results. This year I just … Read More
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A few months ago I entered and online contest called “Creativations”. Sponsored by Michaels, it was looking for new and creative ideas, al...
If you collect as much misc. stuff as I do, then you just might be a good candidate to make some … Read More
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Carp windsocks decorate the landscape of Japan from April through early May, in honor of Children’s Day. I love these inexpensive … Read ...
The idea of coloring with chalk over dried glue lines is not new to me, but trying it out on … Read More
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Here?s a combo make in art heaven ? gold tempera and a King Tut painting project. Works great for history … Read More
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This how to cow face drawing was inspired by a funny painting I found in a home decor catalog. MATERIALS ? … Read More
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The Dollar Tree store scores again. Some ceramic heart bowls seen on Pinterest started my search for rounded plastic bowls to use as forms. The only p...
