A favorite project in the Art Studio to create is a glue-resist chalk drawing. Black construction paper is the key when used with chalk. The result is a stunning beautiful, colorful piece of art. Students use a pencil to draw their leaf image; then apply thin lines of glue directly on top of the pencilRead More
Owls
Inspiration Supplies Needed: • Brown Construction Paper – 9 x 9 square • Various strips of warm color paper, cut into 6 inch length • Small piece of white paper for eyes, Black of paper for pupils • Painted paper in warm colors, to create beak and claws • Pencil, Glue, Scissors, • Oil PastelsRead More
Scarecrow with Crows
Using previously painted paper my 3rd grade artists created these adorable scarecrows. Students added all the fun features using scraps of brown paper for their scarecrows hair and hands. Painted paper was also used to create corn stalks, leaves, and pumpkins. The last step was to add buttons, fabric patches and little crows to completedRead More
The Scarecrow
Scarecrows are always a favorite for children to create during the Autumn months. This project is one that we repeat as my little artists love drawing their scarecrow and adding a fun landscape. Did you know the first recorded scarecrow was by the Egyptians to protect their wheat fields from flocks of birds. During medievalRead More
The Pumpkin Farm
Inspirational Background Cool air, crunchy leaves and bright orange pumpkins is the highlight of October for my students. Field trips to the nearby farms to pick pumpkins is a fall favorite. We discussed what is found at a pumpkin farm. Here are a couple photos of our local farms and their produce. Here is whatRead More
Favorite Art Supplies
I am often asked from folks what are my favorite art supplies. Over the years I have ordered some art materials that were complete flops and some that were totally amazing. Listed below are my favorite. go-to materials. Keep creating beautiful Mini Masterpieces!
Magical Pumpkin Carriage
Once upon a time……I needed to have a project for my 3rd grade artists( which contained mostly boys). I created this lesson thinking they might really enjoy it but when I told them of the project, I heard some moans and groans. I thought to myself, now what am I going to do…. After IRead More
Travel the World of Art: India
The Art of India Bundle introduces students to the rich patterns and decorative icons of India. Children will learn about the traditional artwork that is common in the colorful, country of India. This bundle contains 6 full color step by step lessons that include: Baskets of Marigolds, Festive Elephants, Madhubani Fish Paintings, Peacocks, Sacred CowsRead More
Monet’s Mixed Media Boats
Inspiration Monet loved the Seine River and boats, especially sailboats. Create your own Monet inspired sailboat painting in this lesson, using tempera paint, painted paper, and oil pastels. This lesson also incorporates the use of geometric shapes to complete a stunning, colorful composition. Included in this 24-page pdf: Step by step directions with full-color photosRead More
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