The basic concept behind perspective is learning that the further away objects are, the smaller they appear. This painting idea comes from o...
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Line Pattern Leaf
This is a study of patterns that could be simplified for kinder and 1st grade students. I drew my leaf and filled it in, but a large templat...
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MiDesign at Michaels.com
I’m so excited that my friends at Michaels are allowing me to try out their online store called MiDesign , which is a great place to customi...
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How To Draw Another Turkey
Here’s another version of how to draw a turkey – a bit more realistic than my original post, but still very symmetrical and easy to draw. Ju...
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Scratch Art Turkey
This scratch art technique is called “sgraffito’, and it works well with turkeys drawings that need lots of lines on their feathers. 1. I ma...
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How To Draw the Mayflower
In 1620, the Mayflower landed near Plymouth, Massachusetts. This amazing ship is made of dozens of sails, ropes, masts and windows. I simpli...
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New Project HOPE Art Book
Want to read how Haiti children cook? Most recipes start with "First you build a fire..." Buy this book to find out more.
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Hand Colored Thanksgiving Day Cards
This is my gift to all you super-busy creative types who like to make homemade holiday cards, but have trouble finding the time. I used deco...
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Chalk Pastel Fall Landscape
This kind of loose, simple landscape lets chalk pastels do what they do best – make smudgy, soft colorful shapes. 1. Starting with an orange...
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Layered Leaf Drawing
Metallic markers are great for adding a bit of “highlight” to any drawing or painting. 1. Draw many large simple leaves that are overlapping...
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Layered Apple Basket
This basket of apples is a good project for young students that are ready to add layers to their artwork. 1. Draw the basket by starting wit...
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Cardboard Weaving Necklace
I saw this project on Pinterest thanks to Artrageous Afternoon , and loved it immediately. It’s a great way to make a little weaving project...
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Friendship Bracelets
This project was a hit not only with girls but with boys as well. I think they are just “surfer” looking enough to work for both. 1. These b...
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Pastel Tigers
Henri Rousseau was a French artist that lived in the late 1800s. He tried to paint in the schooled manner of the traditional artists, but th...
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Fall Oil Pastel Tree
I found this project on Artsonia.com . I love how it makes students think of trees as a series of branches, and not just a fluffy shape th...
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