Painted Paper Art

NEW UPDATED RESOURCES! Pablo Picasso is known for many different paintings and fun sculptures, but did you know of his Rose Period artworks? During this time, Pablo fell in love and splashed many of his canvases with lovely colors such as pinks, reds, corals and purples. These two art lessons focus on bold shapes and colorful patterns through delightful flowers and hearts while introducing students to the beauty of Picasso’ s paintings. Included in this PDF is a detailed timeline, simple steps t

Do you love nursery rhymes? I absolutely love the playful stories that have been passed down for decades. Why not incorporate art and literature? The Queen of Hearts and his majesty, the King of Hearts, is perfect when you need a 60 minute art lesson or an easy to follow portrait directed drawing. Included in the PDF are step by step directions that create colorful patterns with hearts, and portraits that express funny facial expressions. Both are inspired by the traditional nursery rhyme, The Q

Giving a shout out to the great season of Autumn! I mean look at all the colors splashed among nature! One project that I created with my second grade students was inspired by the Avenue of Poplars by Vincent Van Gogh. Yes my friends, you can teach one point perspective to young students and not pull out your hair! As I said, the inspiration was this delightful painting Vincent created in the fall. What he wrote to his brother Theo, “with yellow autumn leaves and the sun casting here and there

Frida Kahlo Fruit Still Lifes will introduce students to the colorful world of still lIfes. Children will learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create a beautiful, vibrant mixed media still life with tempera paints, painted paper and chalk pastels. Plus they will gain an understanding of basic art concepts. These lessons are great for ages 9-12. This 38 page pdf includes: Step by step full-color photo tutorials for each lesson Historical background information about Frida Kahlo Full color

Need a gorgeous fall project that is sure to brighten your classroom? Georgia O'Keeffe: Falling into Nature is a must have in your library of lessons. O'Keeffe is famous for her beautiful landscapes, and enlarged flowers and leaves paintings. She is such an inspiring artist and children will love learning about her life and art. Students will create colorful fall projects inspired by the mountain area of Lake George, New York. These projects include large, mix media painted paper leaves and vib

Greek Vases is the third in our Art Exploration through Time Series. Students love exploring and creating with patterns. This lesson is perfect for connecting geometric shapes and patterns through Art! Simple art materials are used for this project, such as black Sharpie markers and orange/brown watercolor paints. This is a terrific project to build your young artist’s confidence and work on some basic drawing skills. This lesson is great for ages 7-12 but any age student with a little guidance

If your students love to paint, these delightful mixed media projects are perfect for your art lesson library. I love using bold, bright colors of tempera paint splashed on paper. These 3 art lessons, inspired by the artist Henri Matisse, are simple, successful and fun. Project 1 - Room with Patterns is inspired by Matisse's beautiful paintings of interior rooms containing patterned walls, tables containing bowls of fruit and vases with flowers. Project 2 - Plate of Apples focuses on the beauty

Hey Folks! Just updated so please RE-Download for updated files! :) National Core Art Standards are a must have when planning out your art curriculum. Now included in this set are fun, bold visuals and easy to read PreK - 8th grade art standards in NAEA four color scheme. Display them in your classroom, put on a ring or bind them together. PLUS: JUST ADDED Titles for all the Standards an additional set of the National Core Art Standards in rainbow colors. Green, Blue, Purple, Red, Orange and Y

Need a fun, colorful art project that incorporates art and literature? Love Monster is perfect when you need a 50 minute art lesson or a colorful project promoting love and acceptance. Children will follow a hairy little monster who tries to fit in with the residents of Cutesville and discovers that it's hard to fit in amongst all the cute creatures when you're a googly-eyed monster. Included in this PDF is a step by step tempera paint project inspired by the adorable book, Love Monster by Rache

Egyptian Mummy Cases is the second in our Art Exploration through Time Series. Have you ever seen all the patterns and details on a Mummy Case? What are some of the unique items Ancient Egypt is known for? Come and explore Ancient Egypt and create a beautiful mummy case in the process of learning. This lesson is perfect for reinforcing symmetrical designs and patterns. Simple art materials are used for this project, including colored pencils and black Sharpie markers. This project will build cr

Love little furry creatures yet not sure how to create them? This Directed Drawing/Mixed Media Fox project is sure to please. Why not have your students create some adorable creatures while learning helpful information about them? This packet includes step by step colorful photos and background information about the furry fox. Also included are step by step directions for creative fall foliage/trees for the background. A "How to Draw a Fox" handout is also included and will help your younger stu

Students love creating cave art paintings! Lots of art materials are used for this project. I like to have my students create these projects at the beginning of the year to build their confidence and work on some basic drawing skills. This lesson is great for ages 8--12 but any age student will love creating these cave paintings. The 22 page pdf includes:Step by step full-color photo tutorials Background information about cave art Vocabulary words and learning objectives Supplies needed for pr

Tired of teaching the same Science lessons about Habitats? How about connecting some fun art lessons and science together while bringing the National Parks to your classroom? The first in a series, Habitats: Life in the Desert- Grand Canyon National Park is a perfect start. The Grand Canyon is a popular destination for travelers. Why not make it a top destination for your students as well while they learn about the desert habitat? Project One creates a beautiful layered landscape with paints

Struggle with drawing or painting animals? Love to incorporate habitats and animal characteristics? These directed drawing/painting projects are perfect for you. Why not have your students create a fun moose, bear, deer, or raccoon while learning helpful information about them? This packet includes step by step colorful photos and background information about all the animals. Directed drawing handouts are included so your younger students will feel successful when starting this project. These

The Art Teacher Planner 2026-2027 Full Color Edition – Just Download and Print or Save Digitally! We have now separated all of the various components for ease of printing!After creating the Art Teacher planner in black and white, I wanted to create a color version! Most planners out there are not tailored to us art teachers. I mean, who has a schedule like ours? I just don’t want a calendar, nor do I want to pay a ton of money for a high end planner. Plus, I need to have something to turn in f

Jim Dine is known for bold colorful paintings and fun designs. These two art lessons focus on hearts with bold patterns and delightful colors. Students will be introduced to the paintings of Jim Dine. This 24 page pdf features easy to follow art lessons, complete with full color photos. These lessons are great for ages 7-11 but any age student can create beautiful art projects using these directions. These lessons are designed so that every child will be a successful artist. The pdf includes:

Are you struggling to promote an atmosphere for kids to develop art skills while creating beautiful masterpieces? Join with me as I introduce Painted Paper Art's ~ Art Studio. I am always reflecting on how I can inspire my students to become awesome artists. I want a safe place for them to explore and express ideas AND where everyone is accepted. I also want a place for them to grow as an artist and have that creative confidence when creating in the art world. I absolutely love Lois Hetland's

Vincent Van Gogh's Wheatfield with Crows introduces students to the colorful world of landscape painting. Children will learn about the artist Vincent Van Gogh and create a beautiful wheatfield landscape using tempera paints, and mixed media crows using construction paper, oil pastels, and tempera paint. Both of these projects are inspired by his artwork. This 14 page digital lesson contains 2 colorful lessons that are designed so that every child will be a successful artist. These lessons are g

This project recreates the beautiful reflections and colors seen in Monet's paintings of morning light along the Seine River. This process oriented project develops the understanding of reflection while having children experiment with tempera paints and brushes. Included in this 19-page digital lesson plan: Step by Step full-color photo tutorials from the lesson Background information Vocabulary and learning objectives Supplies needed for project Student gallery I Can statements National Core Ar

Down on the Farm, introduces students to the beautiful landscape paintings of Grant Wood. Children will learn about the artist and his background, and create a colorful mixed media landscape that includes various patterns and colors. Also included is a quick tempera paint project that creates corn shocks inspired and commonly found in his artwork. This 24 page digital lesson contains 2 colorful lessons that are designed so that every child will be a successful artist. These lessons are great