Art With Trista

This 1-point perspective drawing lesson of an actual 3D Art Museum introduces students to realistic, abstract, non-objective artwork and sculpture in the round, while applying linear perspective to their drawing. Students will use a planning sheet to incorporate the 3 different categories of art (realistic, abstract and non-objective art) and a sculpture in the round to their 3D art museum. A 1-Point Perspective Worksheet is included to provide students with practice prior to beginning their fi

This radial printmaking art lesson inspired by Islamic Tile Design is perfect for high school, middle school or intermediate elementary students. Students will be able to identify characteristics of a variety of Islamic Tile Designs and create their own foam printing plate inspired by Islamic tiles using geometric and organic shapes. Students will create 4 relief prints from their foam printing plate to create an artwork that demonstrates an understanding of the printmaking process and radial ba

6 Elementary Artist Inspired Art Lessons with the theme of SUMMER! This bundle of 6 art lessons features artists Henri Matisse, Roy Lichtenstein, Takashi Murakami, Jessi Raulet, Jen Stark and Yayoi Kusama, artists of past and present. These summer elementary art lessons are a perfect way to incorporate art history and celebrate the summer season while having some fun with a variety of mediums, such as painting, drawing, collage and more. This bundle includes one lesson for each grade, kindergart

This Mini Meal Polymer Clay Food sculpture lesson is a perfect modeling sculpture lesson for your elementary and middle school students. Students use modeling techniques to create mini food non-utilitarian sculptures with polymer clay. Students take inspiration from sculptor Claes Oldenburg and his use of scale and proportion when creating his oversized food sculptures. Students learn a few fact about Oldenburg, view several of his sculptures and engage in an art critique. Students will use crea

This non-objective watercolor art lesson is the perfect introductory watercolor lesson and an excellent way to teach a 9 different watercolor techniques. In addition, students will learn about artist Sonia Delaunay, perfect for Women's History Month. In this watercolor art lesson, students will use 9 watercolor techniques to create a non-objective painting. Students will be able to recall information about Sonia Delaunay, and use a color scheme, variety of line weight/ watercolor techniques and

Clay Pinch Pot Planter Sculpture Lesson. Clay Bobblehead Sculpture Lesson. Creative Clay Cup Ceramic Lesson. Clay Gnome Sculpture Lesson. Clay Relief Sculpture Lesson Inspired by Louise Nevelson. These fun ceramic art lessons are the most popular with my students.This collection of my students' favorite ceramic art lessons will keep your art students engaged for weeks. These sculpture projects will cover 5-8 weeks of lesson planning. Students will learn a variety of hand-building techniques and

Your students will LOVE learning about Jen Stark and her drippy rainbows and infinite patterns. Also a great Valentine's Day Art Lesson. They will have fun experimenting with chalk pastels to create eye-catching infinite patterns. If you do not have chalk pastels or your students have an aversion to chalk, oil pastels or markers work just as well. Students will learn the difference between geometric and organic shapes and choose a heart or any shape for their final artwork. Lastly, the shape and

This abstract relief sculpture art lesson inspired by Kimmy Cantrell is perfect for middle school artists or upper elementary students and also makes a great Black History Month art lesson. Students will create an abstract relief sculpture mask with cardboard and paint. Students create variety in their sculpture by using many mark making techniques, shapes and colors in their final art piece. I keep this lesson in my rotation because EVERY student is successful and it creates a beautiful display

This Picasso Inspired Cubism Collage is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month or anytime of year. Students will be engaged in this multimedia approach of creating a Cubism portrait with glue and chalk, then using collage to finish their abstract artwork just like Pablo Picasso. Students learn a variety of art techniques, explore Picasso's various art movements and learn how to create an abstract work of art. The options are endless! The PowerPoint/PDF presentation include: standards, objectives, P

These 20 coloring pages of artworks by famous artists is a great way to introduce students to well-known artists and their artwork. They are also perfect for your early finisher activities or art bell work.Included artworks:Sunflowers by Vincent Van GoghMäda Primavesi by Gustav KlimtTwo Sisters by Pierre-Auguste RenoirPortrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav KlimtWoman With Red Hair by Amedeo ModiglianiSpring by Giuseppe ArchimboldoPhoto of Georgia O’Keeffe by Alfred StieglitzSkylark in Flight

This Christmas/Winter themed art lesson is perfect for your intermediate elementary and middle school students. The open ended nature of this lesson makes it perfect for all faiths and beliefs. Students can choose to make it Christmas or winter themed or they can choose to illustrate one of their favorite things. All students will enjoy this festive Holiday art project that promotes creative problem solving, while learning about illustrator, Sandra Boynton! Students will combine drawing and sha

6 Elementary Artist Inspired Art Lessons with the theme of WINTER! Featuring artists: Maddie Frost, Jen Aranyi, James Audubon, Agnes Tait, "Snowflake" Bentley, and Mary Blair, both artists of past and present. These winter elementary art lessons are a perfect way to incorporate art history and celebrate the winter months all while having some fun with a variety of mediums, such as painting, drawing, collage and more. These elementary art projects will cover 2-3 weeks of lesson planning and make

This gratitude art lesson will help your students reflect on both tangible and intangible items that they grateful to have in their life. Expressing gratitude is important because it leads to increased happiness, satisfaction, and a more positive outlook on life, while also improving mental and physical health. Practicing gratitude strengthens relationships, increases resilience to stress, and enhances empathy and self-esteem. Students will utilize a variety of mediums and techniques to create 9

This is the perfect introductory ceramics art lesson using the oldest and most basic pinch pot to create a functional clay cup. This ceramic cup clay project may be a utilitarian sculpture if it is glazed and fired in a kiln. In this exciting lesson, your students will learn how to use clay earthenware to make a pinch pot, add a handle and other creative details using slip and score and use creative problem-solving to create a unique one of a kind work of art. If built with function in mind, st

Engage your learners and share the history of the Mexican tradition Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead with this fun and engaging large moveable skeleton collaborative art project! Perfect for mini-lesson, group activity, multicultural lessons, Spanish class, or a Halloween alternative. In this hands-on activity, students work collaboratively to use creative problem solving to create a character, build a skeleton and learn the rich traditions behind the Day of the Dead. In addition, students

This Pointillism painting art lesson includes 34 ready-to-print monument reference photos. This Georges Seurat inspired painting lesson will IMPRESS all and keep students ENGAGED with very little prep from you! In this middle school or high school art lesson students will create a mini masterpiece using dots, just like artist Georges Seurat. Students will choose a photo of a well known landmark, monument or destination across the world and create a Pointillism Postcard using a watercolor wash an

This free-standing Oaxacan Alebrije spirit animal sculpture art lesson is a perfect lesson for Hispanic Heritage Month or any time of year. An easy way to introduce your middle and high school art students to free-standing sculptures with an armature while using the Element of Art Form and the Principle of Design Pattern and the rich culture of Mexico. Students learn how to use pool noodles, tape and skewers to create the armature for an Alebrije Sculpture. In the process, they will cover the ar

These SEE, THINK and WONDER art critique worksheets are the perfect way to add literacy, art history and metacognitive skill building into your art curriculum. Learning and applying these cognitive skills will empower learners to reflect on their thought processes, learning strategies, and understanding of art. These art critiques will encourage students to observe the intricate details, interpret the artist’s intentions, and ponder thought-provoking questions about the meaning and emotions con

This collaborative coloring poster set is perfect for Back to School or anytime of the year! Collaborative posters are a great brain break and give students a chance to think quickly, be creative, and most of all – collaborate! Use this as a community building activity by giving each student 1-2 pages to add color as they wish and glue the pieces together to create one large class mural. Each coloring sheet has a small number in the upper left corner to make assembly easy. In addition, the incl

These 15 simple art sub plans for Kindergarten through 5th grade will have you covered for years to come! Use them to create an art sub tub, cover a maternity or paternity leave, create a art sub binder of art lessons or use these lessonswhen you are in a pinch. Either way this bundle of lessons will make you feel prepared for life's emergencies.This PDF includes 15 simple art lesson plans simply written for the ease of any sub to teach. Make a copy for each table group or each student or have t