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Artist Wayne Thiebaud “popped” onto the American art scene in the 1950s. He apprenticed at Walt Disney Studios, served as an artist in the US Army, studied art at various schools, and eventually taught art at the University of California, Davis, for over 30 years. Thiebaud is uniquely qualified to have created his own […]

Bring your students together to create a complete coloring book of custom mini-mandalas, following our Coloring Book of Mini Mandalas lesson plan instructions. The ‘Mandala,’ which means circle in Sanskrit, is a symbol in some Indian, Hindu, and Buddhist ceremonies. The process by which the ceremonial mandala is created is extremely precise. Interpretations of […]

A collage is simply the convergence of a multitude of different materials into a single art piece. Collage artists might work with objects like newsprint, photographs, tissue, wrapping paper, fabric, painted canvas, or dimensional objects like feathers, buttons, beans, or corkscrews, or both. This variety of media provides visual interest, depth, texture, and color, […]

Nature is undeniably beautiful. Artists can’t help but appreciate the Fibonnaci-inspired perfection of a nautilus shell, the symmetry of a snowflake, and the colors of the sunrise. And, like most things, a deeper look reveals even more beauty. Studying natural objects opens the door to an entire world of shapes, colors, and configurations of […]

If you haven’t studied the beautiful world of microbiology, you’re missing out! A quick Pinterest search presents thousands of spectacular images, each boasting vibrant colors, unique shapes, and incredible construction. Study the intricate network of golden blood vessels that surround the small intestine. Even the healthy, everyday bacteria that live symbiotically in our bodies […]

Comics are so popular these days. And kids love them! Why not try a comic book art project? The perfect cross-curricular combination of drawing, writing and storytelling, creating comics is a fun way to shake things up. Comic books are also a great way to reach students who may not be interested in more […]

Check out this fabric painting lesson plan for grades 7-12 that incorporates history and culture to create eye-catching patterns and original designs on canvas. Painted Fabric: Art Lesson Plan Fabric painting continues to be a popular process today, with modern-day artists painting everything from upholstered furniture and canvas rugs to one-of-a-kind clothing. Using our […]

Neon lighting first gained popularity in the 1950s for advertising and shop signage, but it quickly became a medium of choice for many prolific artists. Modern neon artists, including Dan Flavin, Robert Irwin, and Tracey Emin, carried the technique from the 1960s through to the present day. These artists use neon to create self-contained […]

We have a teacher to thank for the multimedia collagraphy technique we know today. Glen Alps, a professor of art and printmaking at the University of Washington, taught from 1947 to 1984. During his tenure as an art teacher, he coined the term collagraph to describe this collage and printmaking technique he had been […]

The seemingly simple process of collage can result in some truly spectacular works of art. Collage, which literally means to bond or glue, emerged in the early 20th century. Artists like Pablo Picasso assembled everything from torn newspapers to shredded photographs into statement pieces. With our Handmade Paper Collage art lesson plan, you’ll guide […]

Born around 300 BC in Alexandria, Euclid is one of the world’s most important mathematicians. He was a member of a wealthy Greek family and was trained in math by Plato’s students at Plato’s Academy in Athens. Euclid, also known as the father of geometry, went on to publish at least six mathematical textbooks. […]