Valentine’s Day Art Lesson Ideas
My students get so excited for Valentine’s Day Art Lessons and are always begging to create Valentine themed artwork. I am not fond of creating crafts, so I created artist-inspired lessons with an art history connection. I brainstormed artists or genres with a style that can make a connection to Valentine’s Day imagery. In this […]
Black History Month Art Lesson Ideas
February is Black History Month, which is a perfect time to celebrate the many influential black artists of the past and present. Here are some Black History Month art ideas. These are some of my favorite black artists with a brief introduction of their work and suggestions for art lessons inspired by them. Elementary-geared lessons […]
How to Teach Grid Drawing Technique
Knowing how to teach grid drawing is important for the development of our young artists. It is an excellent way to teach proportion and scale. In my opinion it is one of the best ways to enlarge an image with accurate proportions. With that being said, it can be daunting and exhausting to teach for […]