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Students will act as contestants on "The Price is Right." They will guess the value and discuss why they feel that way (art appreciation). Student will be amazed at the actual amount some of these paintings bring in through auctions. Upon discussions, art elements, principles and vocabulary can be sprinkled in (art critiquing & analyzing). This is a great way to spark interest! Buy 2 and get 1 FREE!This is for:Art Teachers who: need to introduce/ review art vocabulary (elements, principles, m

Do you have students who say "I can't do that" or "it's too hard?" Start your year with Charles McGee, an African America Artist. Show your artist all drawings begin with simple lines. Focus on neatness and repetition to create more complex patterns. With a simple subject, every learner can be successful. This project can truly be done at any age. This is for:Art Teachers who: will review lines (horizontal, vertical, diagonal and others) directly teach the difference between geometric and orga

Buy 3 and get 1 free!Do you need to sneak in some art appreciation? Introduce your students to these fun and approachable artist. Their simple designs make it easy for student to learn from and mimic. What's Included in EVERY Lesson:Material ListObjectiveStudent Directions with PhotosArtist FactsArtist Examples/ ArtworkPDF FilePowerPoint FileWhat's Included in Charles McGee's Lesson (Marker/Pen):What is line?Types of linesWhat is a shape?Difference between organic and geometricWhat is pattern?

DISTANCE LEARNING for art class. All they need is a cell phone or an I pad. Students will learn the concept from start to finish from the comfort of their own home. What's Included:1. objective 2. What is "framing?" 3. photo examples with fourteen ideas 4. how to create a frame with objects 5. handout with ideas and assignment (PDF and PPT version) 6. how to upload: email through Google Drive with visual steps 7. how to upload: Artsonia App with visual steps (teacher needs to have an existin

Whew! Another year! ....and another 200 (or 800) new names to learn. Quick... you need a new name lesson that is easy and light on the budget. All you have left over is a few broken pencils, half eaten crayons :) and a few juicy markers. No worries, ARTy has you covered. This is for:Art Teachers who: need to learn new names (helps students to learn them, too)would also like their first project to double as a sketchbook or portfolio coveris exhausted from using the same lesson year after yearqui

Would you like to expose your students to an amazing female artist? What about one who started out like you (as an art teacher)? Alma Thomas' abstract paintings were more than colorful pieces of art. They were a direct observation of the space race. Her interest in the Apollo flights led her to consider what the Earth could look like from space. Can someone say a new landscape perspective? This is for:Art Teachers who: will review lines (horizontal, wavy, curved, and implied) provide simple pro

DISTANCE LEARNING for art class. All they need is a cell phone or an I pad. Students will learn the concept from start to finish from the comfort of their own home. Go beyond the boring selfie. Present different ways to shoot creative portraits. Sorry, no fashion or "slimming tips" found here. I promise students will use this lesson beyond your class. What's Included:1. objective 2. What is a portrait? 3. photo examples 4. eleven ideas students can replicate (photos demonstrating process and

Concepts Covered:Sculpture, 3DNon-ObjectiveSpacePatternTypes of Lines:LinesCurvedHorizontal, StraightVertical, StraightDiagonal, StraightDotted, ImpliedDashed, ImpliedWhat's Included:Material ListObjectiveJean Dubuffet: ExamplesJean Dubuffet: Artist FactsJean Dubuffet: Sculptures Found in ParisStudent Directions with PhotosWhat is line?Types of linesWhat is pattern?What is space?What is sculpture/3D?Non-Objective vs. AbstractSource ListPDF FilePower Point FileMaterials (per student):2 white 8.5

DISTANCE LEARNING for art class. All they need is a cell phone or an I pad. Students will learn 2 photography concepts from the comfort of their own home. What's Included:LESSON 1: Fill the Frame What is "Fill the Frame"Photo Examples Regular vs. Fill Frame PhotosLESSON 2: Texture What is texture?Photo ExamplesHOW TO UPLOAD: email through Google Drive with visual stepsArtsonia App with visual steps (teacher needs to have an existing account with a class code)PDF & Power Point File Materials:1.

Do you need to include more art history or appreciation? Every art curriculum should include legendary Vincent Van Gogh. Introduce his impressionist style through the use of simple lines and shapes. This sunflower lesson focuses on proportion and provides them the opportunity to experiment with chalk and oil pastels. This is for:Art Teachers who: struggle with teaching chalk pastels wish to celebrate the fall/ autumn seasonneed to review the elements and principles: unity, variety, value, line

Do your students struggling with proportion? My students often struggle with the internal conflict of balancing details and proportion at the same time. What if you could introduce proportion in insolation? What if your students could practice with confidence with the use of one shape? Teach them to break animals down to 1 repetitive shape and to manipulate the size and direction.... And... all while spotlighting a famous artist... Jeff Koons! This is for:Art Teachers who: will review the elem

Buy 3 and get 1 free!What's Included in EVERY Lesson:Material ListObjectiveStudent Directions with PhotosArtist FactsArtist ExamplesPDF FilePowerPoint FileWhat's Included in Jean Dubuffet's Lesson:What is line?Types of linesWhat is pattern?What is space?What is sculpture/3D?Non-Objective vs. AbstractSource ListWhat's Included in Wayne Thiebaud's Lesson:unity vs. varietyWhat is value?What is tint?What is shade?What's Included in Alexander Calder's Lesson:What is a shape?What are organic shapes?Wh

Want to add a little pizzazz to your curriculum? It's simple! With one simple switch...BAM ... your set. Drop the boring canvas and paper and trade them for transparencies. Both the acrylic and permanent marker lessons are sure to shine due to the glossy finish. This is for:Art Teachers who: 1. want to create an opportunity to use acrylic paint on a surface that is more forgiving (erase with a simple wipe) 2. introduce reverse painting 3. want to expose their student to a variety of differe

Are you tired of getting the same image 30 times? Do your students need help seeing different angles, distances and sides? Teach them 1 object can be presented in many ways. This FREE PowerPoint and PDF version provides many photo examples. This is for:Art Teachers who: need distance learning lessonsteach photographyneed to introduce point of view, side, angle or distance (space)have limited subjects (or objects) to photographincrease critical thinkingare low on traditional supplies or waiting f

Concepts Covered:lines (types of lines)value colornon-objectiveKandinsky's facts & artwatercolor pan techniqueswatercolor pencil techniquesWhat's Included:student directions with visual slidesobjectivematerial listKandinsky, art examplesKandinsky, art exhibitsKandinsky, accomplishmentsWhat are lines?different types of linesWhat is value?What is color?What is non-objective? (and abstract?)how to use watercolor paint panshow to use watercolor pencilsARTy's Pro Tip: 2oz. cupsPDF FilePower Point Fil

Pay for two and get 1 free!Are your students unmotivated by written sketchbook lists? Or are they overwhelmed by too many choices at once? Consider using these visual prompts with only 1 idea at a time. The visual prompts help spark creativity while helping English Language Learners fill in the gap. With all the other art teacher responsibilities, let ARTy take care of this one for you. One resource, many uses:1. bell work 2. early finishers 3. sub work 4. weekly assignment 5. daily assignment

Do you love the fall season but are tired of drawing pumpkins? Do you want to celebrate Halloween but, want to be considerate of those who don't? What about a comprise? Let's celebrate Zoology by highlighting the owl. This bird of prey is often consider a Halloween character due to its nocturnal lifestyle. This symmetrical portrait would surely impress any administrator during a observation due to it's science and math cross-curricular integration. This is for:Art Teachers who: are unfamiliar wi

DISTANCE LEARNING for art class or family fun. Students can create a variety of art projects with materials they already have at home! Don't give them art worksheets or boring art prompts. Expand their art vocabulary, increase their engagement and spark their creativity with photography and color pencils. Click on each lesson for more details! 1. 3D Corner House, Color Pencilsstudent directions with photosroll a dice gameWhat is a portrait?What is a still life?What is a landscape?What is an abs

DISTANCE LEARNING for art class. All they need is a cell phone or an I pad. Students will learn the concept from start to finish from the comfort of their own home. What's Included:objectivematerial list What are leading lines?What is a vanishing point?What is a horizon line?What are implied leading lines?photo examples (some with answers and some without for independent study)how to upload: email through Google Drive with visual stepshow to upload: Artsonia App with visual steps (teacher needs

Ever think... where did the time go? Is it Christmas already? Did I just miss Valentine? Stop and enjoy each season with a seasonal scavenger hunt. Document your year through photo prompts. Great for young art students or adults. All you need is a cell phone or I-pad. This is for:Art Teachers who: need distance learning lessonsteach photographywant increase season awarenessenjoy scavenger hunts (developing photographer's eye)teach how to load to Artsonia or email through Google driveare low on t