After nearly a decade of teaching secondary students, I've had a lot of time to test out a variety of 2d art projects. Let's face it: as teachers, sometimes we plan and plan and plan. We are so excited to deliver the project, and then... it flops. Students are uninterested and the final products aren't

The daily practice of art history warm-ups will develop art criticism skills while investigating a broad range of artists throughout history.

It can be tough to fit art into a busy homeschooling schedule, but these quick and easy art projects make it simple. They're perfect for middle schoolers.

Learn how to make this pop art inspired newspaper collage painting using just a few items including some acrylic paint colors of your choice. An upcycle project to give you wow-factor for your walls.

Are you looking for an engaging and easy-to-follow mindful art lesson idea for middle or high school? This neurographic art project was a huge success.

Get ready to see painting results in your middle or high school classroom like NEVER before - yes, that sounds bold, but that's because this scaffolded method of teaching kids to paint with acrylics WORKS! "My students felt successful after finishing the marbles. They never knew they could paint like this until this lesson." — jennifer s. This acrylic painting bundle takes your students from start to finish - beginning with Acrylic Value Scales and ending with the Acrylic Master Study (Acrylic Automobile Project not included). *ALSO INCLUDED: Teacher PDF Presentations "Teaching Acrylic Painting" (overview of entire course) and "Bare Bones Acrylic Basics" (basic color theory) ***VEKTOR LESSON NOW INCLUDES VIDEO TUTORIAL ON SET UP AND PROCESS*** Projects included in this lesson bundle: Acrylic Value Scales Acrylic Impossible Shape Acrylic Vektor Painting Acrylic Silverware Acrylic Master Study

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Well, I had one of my usual thoughts at 3am, but instead of writing a note at that early time, I did a voice recording of my thought. Much easier than trying to decipher my chicken scratch when I g…

Get inspired for the school year with high school art project ideas. Check out how I scaffold courses, start the first day, and more.

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This art lesson is one of my favorite high school art projects because it is so simple and builds the foundation for everything we do for the rest of the year.

Sarah Urist Green, creator of PBS' The Art Assignment, walks through five fun art projects that don't require fancy supplies or talent to create and enjoy.

Many people see art as something with many barriers to entry – maybe the materials are expensive, maybe you don't have the space, or maybe you think it's difficult, requiring many specialized tools. Sometimes that's true, but the artists here have created incredible works using almost nothing but paper and scissors or knives.

Step by step digital drawing tutorial of how to draw a half cartoon portrait, includes video tutorial and step by step photos with instructions to work at your own pace

Keep your students engaged and learning when you cannot be there! This low-prep, art sub plan for middle or high school will teach your students how to create an expressive Neurographic drawing using their choice of materials. Easy to follow 1-page lesson/hand-out includes: · List of materials · Overview of Neurographic Art · Instructions of how to create it · Finished example Also Included: Finished and step by step examples Great For: · Sub plan · low-prep art project · Grades 7-10 Related Products: Negative Space Design Art Sub Plan Paper Airplane Drawing Art Sub Plan

Students learned how to mix tints (a color + white) and shades (a color + black) then used this skill to create an atmospheric landscape with tempera on paper.

First day of school high school art lesson ideas and creative ways to get to know your students. How to set the tone for great art making and get your students creating meaningful art with passion and purpose from the start.

Ben Heine is a Belgium artist and entrepreneur who's roots are in journalism and is self-taught in art and photography. Know for his 'Pencil Vs Camera'

Student sample This project was BY FAR the most talked about lesson throughout the school year. It is best suited for upper middle school and/or high school level students. This project pushed thei…

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This project is a great way to teach positive and negative space in art. It is perfect for Halloween or anytime of year. Find step-by-step instructions and ideas for your classroom.

Check out student artwork posted to Artsonia from the Pictorial Calligraphy project gallery at Southgate Anderson High School.

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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This is a great project adaptable for distance learning! The assignment was designed as a project for my year 1 high school class, but would be great for middle school too. It's a way for them to tell a little about themselves through drawing of personal ideas. Like a self-portrait about them. It en...

Welcome! This blog post explores a project that depicts one cohesive image divided into 7 sections which illustrate the 7 elements of art: line, shape, color, form, value, texture, and space. The elements of art the artists toolbox they can use in an endless amount of ways to create infinite art solutions. This is a

In this Aquarium Perspective Lesson, Middle School students will dive right into learning about the principle of perspective while designing an aquarium.