2020-04-14 19:11
Arcimboldo and Found Object Portraits-Create a found object face inspired by artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo who is know for his still life portraits. Fun and creative art lesson for kids (and ad… Read More
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2020-03-11 19:17
Learn to use dry pastels to create a beautiful landscape composition.
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2019-11-12 10:27
Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud's Six Lollipops painting, students will create their own version with oil pastels. They will learn how Thiebaud used line and color.
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2019-11-01 20:34
Talavera Repousse Metal and Drawing Project - Middle School Art
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2019-10-30 19:38
My HS classes just finished these great metal repousse & drawing projects inspired by “Ms Shepherds Art Room-REPOUSSE WITH GEOMETRIC AND ORGANIC SHAPES". Please give credit to her… Read More
2019-04-03 16:34
Glass Fusing Pendant in Ceramic Kiln lesson plan for middle school and high school art classes.
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2019-02-20 21:17
Art Teacher Handmade Mug Hand-thrown on the pottery wheel and are made with buff stoneware clay. Glazed with lead-free glaze (food safe) & high-fired for long-lasting strength and durabi… Read More
2018-12-14 20:41
Art Report Card Comments
Do you struggle with what to write in report card comments for art? I do-big time! So, I have compiled a list of report card comments for art to help us all out! The… Read More
2018-11-13 11:44
Glass Objects and Light Bulb White Charcoal Drawing Lesson - How to Draw Glass Objects, How to draw symmetrical objects
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2018-11-07 18:06
Parrot Color Contrast Watercolor Lesson: We piggy-backed this parrot color contrast lesson with our Iguana Color Contrast and Texture Lesson. Create Art with ME
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2018-09-11 20:42
Easy DIY Folder Background for Small Still Life Drawings- Create a platform that can hold a small still life as well as cut out visual background "noise" so students can focus on the objects… Read More
2018-08-06 18:12
Jofelo Sketchbook Journal Catalysis to Your Creative Journey - Handmade Leather bound journal with removable refillable pages. Luxury gift for professionals. Jofelo's vintage and rustic desi… Read More
2018-08-06 18:12
Jofelo Sketchbook Journal Catalysis to Your Creative Journey - Handmade Leather bound journal with removable refillable pages. Luxury gift for professionals. Jofelo's vintage and rustic desi… Read More
2018-07-23 19:15
Palette Art Classroom Management Point System - The “Class Palettes” art classroom management system is a 5 point-based system. Earn and Celebrate!
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2018-07-15 10:11
Mixed Media Art Summer Camp Project Ideas - Fun mixed media projects with full instructions and planning suggestions to make successful!
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2018-07-11 21:56
Start the year with a BANG! Infuse important classroom management with art and other fun activities to make teaching procedures much more engaging! BANG: Boost, Affirm, Nurture, & Goals… Read More
2018-05-29 10:08
Graduation Gifts for Art Students- Artist and art students can be hard to buy gifts for! Below are quality products that every art student or creative person will nee… Read More
2018-05-25 23:47
Clay Fairy House and Gnome Homes with Glass Beads- Ceramic fairy house middle school art lesson. Create adorable small houses using slab construction and hand-building techniques.
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2018-05-01 19:36
My grandfather was a stained glass artist in his retirement and I have fond memories of being with him in his studio. The medium of stained glass takes great skill, planning, and precision… Read More
2018-04-23 09:17
After School Art Class Projects. Dots Landscape Tempera Painting, Hermit Crab Watercolor & Sand Painting,Ceramics Slab Angel, Eric Carle Style Spider, Olympics Watercolor & Medal Pen… Read More
2018-04-22 10:07
Clay Slab Castle with Moat and Glass Beads. Create adorable castles using slab cylinder construction. Roll slabs of clay using slats as guides to create even thickness. Demonstrate proper sc… Read More
2018-04-10 09:42
Activities for Early Finishers - 8 Creation Station Activities for Fast Finishers! Kids work at different speeds-some are fast, some are slow. We must be proactive to provide engaging and en… Read More
2018-04-09 09:13
Art Festival and Family Art Night- How to run a Family Art Night. Increase attendance and promote your art department with engaging art activities.
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2018-04-02 09:48
Oaxacan Animal Sculptures - Plaster Wrap or Paper Mache Create brightly colored and patterned animal sculptures out of plaster gauze based on the South American art forms called Alebrijes
Th… Read More
2018-03-13 09:28
Flextangle STEAM Art Project: Fusing Math and Art. Hexaflexagon , Color Schemes & Zentangle Patterns, Middle School & High School Art STEAM Lesson
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2018-03-07 11:25
Clay Slab Wall Pockets with Pasta Noodle Designs- Wall pockets are perfect for adding splashes of color and bringing nature either inside your home. My after school art class just completed… Read More
2018-02-13 11:27
4 Artists Inspire Creativity-As artists and art educators, we are driven to create. Growth in our skills requires that we experiment. Experimentation and creativity go hand in hand. The worl… Read More
2018-02-09 19:41
Olympic Medal Craft Air Dry Clay- After School Art just finished a unit on the Olympics. This is a super-easy air dry clay Olympic medal necklace. These necklaces would also work great with… Read More
2018-02-07 11:15
Observing Animals - Variety & Emphasis Animal Eyes Graphite and Colored Pencil Drawing Project -My 7th grade art class just finished up this great project on emphasis through color contr… Read More
2018-01-29 16:16
Olympic Rings Abstract Art Project- fun and simple art project based on the Olympic Rings. My After School Art Class is doing an Olympics art project! Learn the history of the Olympic games… Read More
2018-01-16 16:23
Non-Objective Color Wheel Watercolor Lesson-A unique and creative color theory lesson. The non-objective color wheel lesson encourages creative design along with fundamentals of watercolor p… Read More
2017-12-19 17:14
4 Main Concepts to Teach Art Composition- Improve the success of your artwork with these four main concepts to developing a dynamic composition.
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2017-11-13 11:59
Drawing from direct observation is a foundational and integral part of the artistic experience. Every art piece begins with a drawing
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2017-11-08 12:28
Ceramic Slab Angel Ornaments Clay Lesson-After school art class created adorable angel ornaments inspired by Pottery Angel Ornaments by Karen Lucid
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2017-10-24 10:07
Marshmallow White Charcoal Drawing on Black Paper-Middle school art lesson draw cylinders and ellipses in a Marshmallow still life.
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2017-10-24 02:35
Ultimate Art Techniques Lesson Plans and Worksheets Packet 17 Art Techniques! 93 Page PDF major art techniques middle school, high school or adults
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2017-10-16 10:12
Styrofoam Cup Charcoal Drawing Still Life This lesson plan was written by Michelle C. East © 2017, Inspired by DC Sketchers: The Perception of Spaces & Relationships- via Styrofoam… Read More
2017-10-12 13:52
Creative Shapes Drawing Exercises Volume 1-Excellent beginning & end of the year drawings, SUB art lessons, sketchbook assignments, and drawing warm-ups.
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2017-09-26 10:05
LEGO Charcoal Drawing HS Art Lesson Drawing observation skills 5-6 block Lego sculpture Draw in pencil and render black & white charcoal on toned paper.
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2017-09-15 02:03
Principles of Art Rhythm & Emphasis– Zentangle Paper Sculpture Lesson by Michelle C. East © Objectives: Students will use repeated multi-patterns with lines and shapes to cre… Read More
2017-08-03 08:16
Mark Kistler's NEW book You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes: See It and Sketch It in a Half-Hour or Less lays out "blueprint" system to learn how to draw!
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2017-07-21 12:58
Sculpture Camp Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Projects
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2017-07-07 10:14
Van Gogh Sunflowers Marker Bleeding Art Lesson Lines and Shapes-Observational Drawing Skills Grades: 4th & 5th Grade (Upper Elementary Art) Supplies: “Video-Getting to know the wo… Read More
2017-06-20 10:36
Rhythm and Repetition Painting Art Lesson. 4th-8th grade art lesson on the principle of art called rhythm. Students design their own stencil to repeat
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2017-05-21 22:29
Artists that Inspire Beyond Challenges
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2017-04-27 10:03
After School Art Projects 2017- Valentines Coffee Filter Hearts & Paper Towel Roll Printed Heart Background, Where the Wild Things Are Monster, cross mosaic, Hot Air Balloon Drawing and… Read More
2017-03-22 10:05
Paint A Pendant Fundraiser Idea, Fun, Engaging, and SIMPLE art fundraiser event for Art Shows, Family Art Night or any school function!
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2017-02-26 11:01
Music Instruments and Composition Watercolor Painting Lesson High school art lesson for beginner to experienced levels. AP Studio Art Concentration Idea
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2017-02-02 11:03
Bowls of Love - An Artful Act of Giving: "Bowls of Love" which is loosely based on the concept of the Empty Bowls non-profit organization. Basic concept: Ceramic bowls glazed for a charity… Read More
2017-01-18 12:20
Ceramic Slab Lanterns Cut-Out Design, Hgh school ceramics project. Slab construction art lesson Read More
2016-12-09 11:02
Ceramic Surfer Dude Penguin and Surfboard - Thumb Clay Lesson: Create a Surf's Up style penguin using the "thumb" method and a surfboard using the slab method. Demonstrate proper technique… Read More
2016-11-29 11:45
25 Days of 25 Create Art with ME Products GIVEAWAY! Merry Christmas! Starting Dec. 1st Create Art with ME Facebook Page is giving away 25 Lesson Plans & Worksheets (one per day). First… Read More
2016-11-25 11:03
After School Art Projects FALL Session 2016-17: Eric Carle Style Sailboat Painted Paper Collage, Dry Pastel Dolphin in the Ocean Sunset Art Project, Fall Leaf Mixed-Media (Watercolor Pa… Read More
2016-11-12 11:23
Ceramic Owls - Thumb Method Lesson - Fun & challenging project that my After School Art Class (k-4th grades) just did. We used the thumb clay technique (with some modification… Read More
2016-11-12 02:20
Thanksgiving Turkey Watercolor Pencil Art Project - Great 1 Day Fall Art Project! Watercolor Pencils are so much fun to create with! I LOVE watching the pencil turn into paint! Turkey Pilgri… Read More
2016-11-04 23:18
Ultimate Color Theory Lesson Plans and Worksheets e-Workbook - MEGA pack includes 7 Lesson Plans and 20 Worksheets! Intro to Color Theory, Color Wheel, Warm & Color Colors, Value: Tints… Read More
2016-10-29 10:30
Abstract Shoe Value Drawing - Middle School MS Art Project. Fun lesson using drawing observational skills to accurately draw a shoe large onto a sheet of paper and practicing value scales wi… Read More
2016-10-15 10:17
Fall Aspen Trees Mixed-Media Art Lesson (Watercolor Painting & Collage)- fall trees art lesson Read More
2016-10-02 10:03
PVC Pipe Charcoal Drawing - Fun collaborative composition with PVC pipes for the subject matter! Great beginning level drawing project. PVC Still Life Drawings should exemplify the 5 Element… Read More
2016-09-18 10:47
Small to BIG - Enlargement Drawing for high school art and AP Studio Breadth Drawing. Create a drawing of a physically small object enlarged or magnified on a large sheet of paper (so large… Read More
2016-09-09 19:41
Chex Mix Cross-Hatching Drawing FUN and Engaging drawing using Chex Mix snack pieces! Rule of Thirds Composition and Creating Value through Line - Cross-Hatching Techniques Read More
2016-07-26 16:44
Art Jobs Printable Sign 2016 Improved!! Incorporating students into the running of the classroom is extremely important to them taking ownership of their art experience! I have now included… Read More
2016-07-22 15:23
Blogging Tips - Learn from My Mistakes while starting your own blog! 5 major starting points that can make or break your blog! It doesn't matter if you are starting an art teacher blog or so… Read More
2016-07-13 10:10
Grand Canyon Finding Art Inspiration through Travels - EVERYONE should see the Grand Canyon sometime in their lifetime- Make the most of you travels, learn to take the time to travel sketch… Read More
2016-07-01 10:30
How to Make a Faux Stone Wall Out of Insulation Foam -super easy & TONS of FUN! Read More
2016-06-08 10:09
Simple & budget friendly Graduation Party Ideas. Easy DIY decorating ideas for graduation. Personalized DIY Name Banner, Pool Noodle Photo Wreath, Table Centerpiece with Balloons & P… Read More
2016-05-20 10:04
Color Schemes and Foil Relief Cardboard Sculpture- Creating a sculpture with a color scheme is a great way to bring unity to a 3D medium! This is a FUN project with hot glue, foil, cardboard… Read More
2016-05-10 10:05
Beach, Sand, Sandcastles & the Ocean-these bring back great memories of my summers growing up in south Louisiana! These are the inspiration for this Sand Castle Art project! We used salt… Read More
2016-05-03 10:04
Shrinky Dink Dale Chihuly Mini-Sculptures-Simple and FUN Perfect one day project! The kids LOVED watching the heat gun warp & shrink their sculptures! Create Art with ME Read More
2016-04-26 01:04
AfterSchool Art Projects 2015-16 Draw.Paint.Sculpt. Below are the projects we did in our after school art class this year and where we got the ideas from. The projects shown are from 2 separ… Read More
2016-04-24 10:05
Art Awards Ideas! Fun and Creative Art Class Awards & Unique Art Trophies. Art awards based on major artists or art styles Read More
2016-04-24 10:05
Art Awards Ideas! Fun and Creative Art Class Awards & Unique Art Trophies. Art awards based on major artists or art styles Read More
2016-04-03 10:05
Lines, Shapes Pattern & Abstraction Laurel Burch Mythical Horses Watercolor Resist Painting- Laurel Burch is truly an inspiration of perseverance and determination. She had a zest for li… Read More
2016-03-20 10:08
Color Contrast, Texture Rubbings & Iguanas Watercolor Resist Painting-idea inspired by Deep Space Sparkle's Watercolor Iguanas (all credit goes to DSS). Project focuses on color contrast… Read More
2016-03-06 10:03
TAG - The Art Game Review by Create Art with ME. Paint. Draw. Collage. Excellent art game for the home, any classroom or social event! TAG is fun, creative, unique, collaborative, and best o… Read More
2016-02-22 11:03
Creating Texture rubbings is one of my FAVORITE things to do- It's active, tactile and MAGICAL! Make your own Texture rubbing plates easily with everyday objects Read More
2016-02-16 11:04
Types of Color Schemes Worksheets-Explore creating different combinations of color schemes with these worksheets. Color Schemes Worksheets -Complementary Color Worksheet (2 Pages), Analogous… Read More
2016-02-05 11:00
4 Ways to Grow Your Creativity- Growing beyond our current abilities requires RISK-getting outside of our comfortable situations-mentally and physically. 4 FUN Sketchbook Assignments for Bui… Read More
2016-01-24 21:25
Create Art with ME 2nd Place Blog of the Year Rising Star-Art of Ed Competition 2015. It is with a grateful and humbled heart that I say "THANK YOU!" to everyone who voted for my blog Create… Read More
2016-01-19 20:25
PLEASE VOTE!! I'm a Finalist for Art of Ed Blog of Year - Rising Star!!! I got an email today letting me know that Create Art with ME is a FINALIST & another round of VOTING is happening… Read More
2016-01-17 11:00
Advanced High School Art Lesson – Sliced & Diced Form Drawing - Students will draw the 6 Basic 3D forms: Sphere, Cylinder, Donuts, Cone, Pyramid, & Cube/Rectangular Prism. They… Read More
2016-01-03 11:06
High School Art Projects that Students LOVE! Art projects need to challenge the students in design and technique while engaging their interests. This in itself can be challenging for an art… Read More
2015-12-08 11:03
High School Art Lesson - Proportion & Drawing Faces-Watercolor Experiment Pouring and Masking Portrait (Positive & Negative Space) Read More
2015-12-03 11:30
Bring Art History to Your Holidays! Looking for a fun way to tie art history into you holiday season, whether at home or in a school setting? Check out these beautifully created ornaments an… Read More
2015-11-20 11:02
Horse Portrait Oil Pastel Drawing Art Lesson. Teacher Guided Demonstration on drawing the horse head. Then added details to the drawing like the background (fences, mountains, grass, trees… Read More
2015-10-25 10:03
Ceramic Turkey and Hand-print Pinch Pot Lesson is a clay art lesson that is targeted to elementary (2nd-5th grade) and teaches both slab & pinch pot techniques. It is a fun & positiv… Read More
2015-10-17 10:05
Marker and Coffee Filter Silhouette Art Lesson - A fun and creative Fall Themed art project! Lesson can be adapted PreK- 5th grade Read More
2015-09-27 10:01
Types of Balance Cut Paper Collage Art Project - Create a cut-paper collage that clearly demonstrates the 3 main types of balance: Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, & Radial Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Please Nominate Create Art with ME for Blog of the Year 2015 at ArtofEd! Read More
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