Welcome! This blog post features a guided tutorial of how to create a drip sculpture inspired by one of my FAVORITE contemporary artists, Dan Lam. Before exploring this project, check out Dan Lam's eye catching drip sculptures on her website here and her Instagram page here. Dan Lam’s "tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to
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Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably some Netflix too).
Welcome! This blog post features a guided tutorial of how to create a drip sculpture inspired by one of my FAVORITE contemporary artists, Dan Lam. Before exploring this project, check out Dan Lam's eye catching drip sculptures on her website here and her Instagram page here. Dan Lam’s "tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to
Well, in my 14 years at Zamo we never had rain to contend with during our Celebration of Art festivities... until last night, that is. I must say, that although unusual for San Diego in July, the rain did not dampen the spirit of the event at all:) Attendance was robust and their were tons of smiles to brighten any gloom that drops from the sky may have brought. Again, our incredible classroom teachers and staff were amazing while leading 10 different activities for our community to participate in. Our PTF rocked ticket and food sales. Our administration hung tough in the wet silent auction area. We were visited by our School Board President, the San Diego County VAPA Coordinator, and this morning our SDUSD Superintendent stopped by too. I am so proud of what our kids accomplish every year. It's so great to be able to share the creative work of our students with our school community and VAPA decision makers at the district level and beyond. Thanks to everyone who lent a hand in making the event another great evening of art making and art appreciation! We couldn't do it without you. our school musicians kicking off the evening. rain! Superintendent Marten with Principal Murchison and Mrs. Liggins:) one proud dude! observing and reflecting by writing fan letters to student artists:) from left to right- Principal Derek Murchison, artist in residence Danielle Guimond, VP Robert Vera, School Board President Marne Foster, art teacher Melony Vance, SD County VAPA coordinator Russ Sperling, artist in residence Kathi Arinduque (and her grandson:), and me A peek at some of the hands on activities that kids could participate in. All of the projects below were done by classroom teachers with their classes. Each student is represented on campus in these class displays. kindergarten owls! 2nd grade scratch art! 2nd grade hot air balloons! 4th grade rotational symmetry! 5th grade self portraits! 3rd grade oil pastels! Here's a little video I put together after the event. I think the music suits the spirit of the night pretty well:)
This collection of spring art for kids is filled with colorful and fun project ideas! There are art projects for kids of all ages that use different types of art materials and techniques.
To begin class, we talked about the basics of portrait drawing: your eyes are in the middle of your head, your head is 5 eyes wide, your neck is as wide as your pupils, etc. I had the students make…
Exploring famous artists for kids. There are famous artist inspired art projects for kids of all ages. Art ideas for toddlers, preschoolers upwards ar
From mixed media to simple sketching, there's something here for every 1st grader.
Make a 3D paper doodlebug with our printable template. This is a fun STEM craft for older kids, exploring patterns and symmetry in nature
Free Jellyfish art tutorial for kids and adults! This stunning jelly can be recreated with a few watercolors and a bit of clear glue. This mixed media art project creates lots of interesting textures and designs that are sure to delight your students.
Create your own masterpiece with tape resist art! It's such a fun and easy process to make a tape resist painting. Simply create a design with painter's tape, add paint into the open spaces, and then remove the tape after the painting is dry. Tape resist art is all about colour, creativity, and celebrating negative space. It's SO EASY to make a beautiful piece of resist art, with no special painting skills required. It's a great project to make in the classroom, or at home on a rainy day! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to
In my first year of teaching, I was terrified of teaching art. It was a subject I had always struggled with and that a few of the kids had already decided they HATED. Thankfully, I was able to find some art activities that everyone could be happily engaged in!
This chalk pastel galaxy art project is out of this world! Kids will love using easy chalk pastel techniques to create this stunning galaxy craft.
Gone are those days when doodling was only for the kids. If you want to touch your artistic side, these simple and easy doodle art ideas to try.
Winter is a hard time for gardeners. While we wait for Spring to arrive, we stare at our bare gardens, feeling the absence of color, look despairingly at blank walls, and dream. Well, snap out of it! This is the perfect time of the year to decide on how to accent those empty spots with mosaic garden art! Make your plans to add the perfect touches to your gardens now, and you’ll have a more beautiful outdoor space throughout the year. Our mosaic artwork ideas will jazz up every corner as they highlight plantings, create popping color combinations, and show off planters, walkways, and walls. Once winter arrives, weatherproof mosaic pieces won’t fade away. You’ll still have structure, life, and form, no matter how gray the days become. So, put down your seed catalogs, and let us show you 18 mosaic garden art ideas you’ll love. We guarantee that you’ll find plenty of inspo with our selections. 1- Walk This Way With Mosaic Image source Pinterest When the pathway turns into a mosaic artwork, there’s magic underfoot. Rather than leaving their pathways as plain concrete, these homeowners decided to accent every curve with a loosely arranged patchwork of mosaic field tiles. The colors match the various blooming plants and carefully selected planters. The tree at the center becomes a focal point, rather than blending in with a plain walkway. Meanwhile, pulling the mosaic tiles up onto the pond edges and raised garden areas creates a sense of flow throughout the backyard. 2- Succulent Blues Image source Pinterest In the right climates, specimen cacti and succulent plants can live for years. Here, the gardeners embrace these beauties in a carefully curated bed. The mosaic artwork will last as long as their blue-green agaves. Notice how the colors of the glass mosaic tiles match the leaves to perfection. Some other neat details to try: Matching glass pebbles scattered amongst the plants, and some personal treasures that personalize this cozy corner. 3- Gone Fishing Image source Pinterest When their terrain wouldn’t cooperate for adding a koi pond, this gardener didn’t give up. Instead, they added a richly detailed piece of koi pond mosaic art that adds depth and beauty to their patio. These koi fish are guaranteed to be the most carefree additions to this backyard. Trompe l’oeil art like this is a beautiful way to create the illusion of more depth in any space. 4- Building Blocks Image source Pinterest Stacking a column of mosaic art tiles adds life to this blank wall. An abstract impression of trees fills each block, created in bright saturated colors. Arranging each of the pieces in a slightly haphazard, off-kilter arrangement makes the pattern more lively. These cheery pieces of mosaic artwork will coordinate with a wide range of blooms and flower pots, making them quite versatile. 5- Tea-riffic Accents Image source Pinterest No matter how many lumps you take, you’ll never find a sweeter serving of tea than the mosaic artwork pieces here. Created with vintage china and crockery and cupcake frosting pastels, this duo rises above the groundcover in a shady spot. By elevating one piece on a stand, the clever garden designer assures that it won’t be hidden away later in the season. In addition, the different levels create visual interest. 6- Magic Carpet Image source Pinterest It’s no secret that mosaic rugs are fantastic additions to any room. Needless to say, they can also work their magic in gardens. Tucked away in a private corner, this seating area becomes a downright civilized spot to sit down for some reading and relaxing. A multitude of colored stones is arranged to mimic a fine oriental rug, complete with a border and fringe. In a shady spot, the reds and golds add a burst of sunny color. 7- Frozen in Time Sometimes water features become more work than pleasure. This inspired creation freezes the action for big impact! Using an upturned ceramic pot as the “water” source, mosaic tiles cascade downwards to the pool below. Although this garden decor can be used with water, thanks to a recirculating pump, it’s just as vibrant and attractive when it’s not. It’s a perfect year-round accent. 8- No Need to Be Koi Image source Pinterest Mosaic art doesn’t have to stick to a flat surface to be effective. In fact, it excels when used to define irregular shapes and three-dimensional forms. Take this piece, for example. Every color of a serene koi pool is present, with a pair of the glorious creatures as a focal point. What a striking way to extend the beauty of a pond into other areas of your garden. 9- Great Walls of Fire Image source Pinterest Whimsy abounds in this particular garden mosaic walls idea. The aquatic-themed art is a swirl of watery hues and sea life. Wrapping the tiles up and over the edge creates the illusion of a water oasis. Who wouldn’t want to sit down with the person who dangles their feet into this blissful scene? The tumble of native plants completes this easily maintained oasis. 10- Box it Up, Please Image source Pinterest Look carefully, and you might spot the humble origins of this adorable flower box! Adding mosaic art to an ordinary cement building block elevated it into a showcase for the bright blooms of Sweet William plants. If you’re interested in trying this idea at home, a border design would work perfectly. 11- Bathing Beauties Mozaico design Large-scale mosaic wall art can transform an entire section of your garden, adding a sense of perspective. A tranquil design like these bathing mermaids will blend with a wide range of plants in your landscape. Although the subject is quite serene, this format creates a sense of gentle movement along the panel. 12- Cut Loose Image source Pinterest A riotous tumble of mosaic tiles covers this courtyard. Not content to contain the fun to the walls, these homeowners added more tiles to the flower boxes and pavement. Pansies parade along the geranium planter, and the cascading greenery in the coordinating urns keeps the party going. 13- Welcome Aboard Image source Pinterest A special blend of mosaic tiles and stones turned this garden entry door into a welcoming portal. Stucco creates a great blank slate for mosaic wall art and mosaic art garden walls. Here, the smooth surface took on a new life, as a free-form wave of color and texture defines the doorway. Patterns like these have a wonderful organic feel that feels at home in a garden setting. 14- Rise and Shine Image source Pinterest Why are depictions of chickens such a classic? They’ve been used as mosaic wall art and mosaic floor designs since the time of Ancient Pompeii. This brick-framed garden pavement section is a fine example, with marble mosaic tiles creating the familiar rooster. Letting the bricks acquire a patina, and the groundcover spill onto the piece just adds to the appeal. 15- Wink and You’ll Miss it Image source Pinterest Actually, it’s hard to miss this lively garden display. A rainbow of brights is rivaled by the jaunty beauty at the center. The actual design layout of the plants is quite simple, as the focal point is so strong. Surrounded by smooth river rocks, the mosaic artwork is clearly outlined – which helps add to its major impact. No matter how your seasonal plantings perform, this lady will ensure your garden looks great. 16- A Sprinkle of Daisies Image source Pinterest Mosaic garden wall ideas can take so many forms. Not every inch has to be covered thickly for wonderful results. A case in point – this mosaic art-adorned rock wall. The garden designers were content to let the concrete serve as a spacious background for pretty rocks and carefully-placed blooms. With a pebble here, and a pebble there, the tiny blossoms take flight. 17- Do Take a Seat Image source Pinterest Or, maybe don’t take this seat – it’s a sturdy number made of cast concrete – but it is covered with mosaic art ideas you’ll want to steal for your own garden. Completely fun, practically indestructible, and perfect for a nice reading session, this cozy chair is a piece of glass mosaic art. Maybe you’d like to try out some faux upholstery accents like the nailhead trim on your plain garden seating? 18- Nothing Fishy Here Image source Pinterest Aquatic and nautical mosaics can still shine in a garden without any water features. This slick and shiny fish duo swim smoothly through a sea of stones. With the wide range of durable mosaic art designs in our catalog, it’s easy to reproduce a sweet stream, a soothing splash pad, or a sinuous swish of fish. Remember, you don’t have to wait for spring to start designing your amazing new garden space. Take a look at your blank slate, and think about where to best use our garden wall mosaic ideas and other examples to bring art to your outdoor rooms. Stay up to date with the latest style trends and mosaic news from around the world by signing up for our newsletter! And, don’t forget to save your favorites for our once-a-year Black Friday sale next week! Stay tuned on our website.
My first successful one-point perspective art lesson that my students loved. Perspective is part magic and part math and for creative types like me, there
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This pointillism for kids art project is fun for all ages! Try q-tip painting to create colorful art inspired by the famous artist Georges Seurat. Kids will love creating their own masterpiece!
I LOVE these flowers!!! I also think this may be my new favorite art lesson to teach! 2nd Graders did such a fabulous job creating them– SO proud of their work!! Step-by-step directions with…
Welcome! This blog post features a guided tutorial of how to create a geometric, Bauhaus-inspired paper collage. Prior to beginning, it is helpful to learn more about the Bauhaus art movement. Some of the key characteristics of Bauhaus art includes (1) simple, geometric shapes, (2) basic color schemes, and (3) asymmetrical balance. This activity challenges artists
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Our tape resist tulip painting is a fun and easy Spring art idea for kids of all ages, complete with a tulip template to color and paint.
This beautiful watercolor butterfly painting combines oil pastels and watercolors. Kids will learn easy watercolor techniques to create this wow-worthy art!
Elementary art lessons include art, craft and science projects with fun. And there are ways to get your kids into learning art lessons if you assist them.
This is a new series of blogposts focussing on each strand of the Art curriculum. I know how hard it can be to find a good lesson so hopefully these ideas will save you some time when planning Art lessons. Landscapes Perspective Flowers
I LOVE these flowers!!! I also think this may be my new favorite art lesson to teach! 2nd Graders did such a fabulous job creating them– SO proud of their work!! Step-by-step directions with…
Combine Art with Anatomy with this X-Ray Skeleton Hand Lesson! This project is perfect for elementary art, but could be a fun Skeletal System Activity for Middle and Highschool as well! A perfect Fall Art Activity, it's spooky enough for Halloween art while also teaching important art skills and sci...
In this Aquarium Perspective Lesson, Middle School students will dive right into learning about the principle of perspective while designing an aquarium.
