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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

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

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

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

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

Don't feel good? Have a flat tire? A dentist appoint? Or simply need a mental health day (your secret is safe with me)? This easy sub lesson is perfect. Just print the "line, pattern ideas" on the front and the directions on the back. Place printed class set in sub tub with white paper and voilà your done. This is for:Art Teachers who: need distance learning lessonsneed emergency sub lessonsreview linesintroduce patterns and shapesdemonstrate one concept can be applied to many drawingsneed simp

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. Material List 3. What is symmetrical balance? 4. Line of symmetry 5. Examples of symmetrical balance 6. What is asymmetrical balance? 7. Symmetrical vs. asymmetrical balance 8. Examples of asymmetrical balance 9. What is radial balance? 10. Examples of radial balance 11. Quick review 12. Photo assignm

One Concept with 2 options of delivery!Option 1 is easier, faster with animals already drawn (printed) for them. Great for 1 day fillers, younger artists or student's with IEP requirements. Option 2 includes a "roll a dice game." It allows for more creativity when drawing their creature. This option will also work for distance learning. Once you share the files, they will only need paper and markers at home. Concepts Covered:Lines (Implied vs. Actual)Types of LinesPatternOne Point Perspective

Can you smell the pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pies? I can. Nothing says fall like our favorite fruit. Celebrate this time of year with more than a pumpkin on your porch. Teach your students where they come from and how to draw them. If they happen to learn about the art element of value and how to apply it.... added bonus. This is for:Art Teachers who: struggle with teaching chalk pastelsare teaching the art element of value (tint & shade)wish to celebrate the fall/ autumn seasonneed a obs

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 6. homework 7. rotating sta

Everyone loves teddy bears! Capture your students through the combination of literature and art. Introduce your lesson with Don Freeman's book Corduroy and finish it with a beautiful, textured watercolor masterpiece. This easy PDF or PowerPoint teaches everyone how to apply, erase and resist watercolor. So whether your a veteran art teacher, hands-on reading teacher or a fun librarian, ARTy has you covered. (Art project can also be completed without book.) This is for:Art Teachers who: teach the

Do you need to review voice levels or quick transitions between group questions and responses? What if you could also sneak in positive classroom connections and build student relations. This is for:Art Teachers who: who wish to practice voice levelswho wish to practice quick transitions between group questions and responsesneed to informally assessment students’ speech, logic and language quicklydon’t have supplies available for everyone yetneed something light and fast to accommodate time l

Is your kinder, first or second grader ready for watercolor? Not just placing color on the page but how to use watercolors correctly. This PowerPoint or PDF will guide you through teaching the basics whether your a seasoned art teacher needing a refresher or newbie who never opened watercolor pans. This is for:Art Teachers who: teach the art elements line and shapeare introducing the use and care of watercolorsonly want to give students 4 colors as their first watercolor experiencehave student

Need a new way to study shapes? Consider capturing their attention with a shape scavenger hunt. Teach them about geometric and organic shapes and have them get their wiggles out by searching for them. This is for:Art Teachers who: need distance learning lessonsteach photographyneed to introduce geometric and organic shapesteach how to load to Artsonia or email through Google driveare low on traditional supplies or waiting for an orderwish to increase digital productionhave students who hate dra

Are you tried of being trapped in your art room? Do you enjoy the beautiful fall weather? Take your students outside for a change of scenery. Teach them about the contemporary artists who make art out of nature. This is for:Art Teachers who: need distance learning lessonsteach photographyintroduce radial balancewant to show students art can be created with non-traditional itemsteach how to load to Artsonia or email through Google driveare low on traditional supplies or waiting for an orderwish