If you haven't caught wind of the Stanley Quencher Takeover, it might be time to broaden your horizons Instagram has been flooded with photos of the Stanley Quencher! Of course, the trend has hit the schools.   How did this project go down? First, I showed this awesome video with a little history of how the Stanley rose to fame-Click HERE for video   Then, I gave the students a sheet with the following information. The Stanley Stipulations: The Stanely must have 2 examples of line on it. The Stanley must have at least 3 stickers, You must draw your hand holdi ..read more

Like Popcorn?  Like Pop Art?  Well, here is a project for you!   This project would work for Grades 5th-12th!   Don’t forget to mention Andy Warhol!  Need more Andy Warhol posts, Click HERE! Give it a try!  Make sure you have some great markers on hand….And maybe some popcorn! ❤1965 ..read more

I'm eager to showcase this fantastic class that I'm co-teaching. Folks, we're absolutely excelling with our Discovery Wheel. This Humanities course is delving deep into the world of art and beyond. The seamless integration and cross-curricular connections are simply organic, not at all contrived. It is a forced to be reckoned with as you can see by this issue of our published magazine. Yes, we did this. What is this class? Our Discovery Program is designed for our seventh and eighth grade students who wish to pursue their passions. The courses in the Discovery program contain a rigorous coll ..read more

  Louise Nevelson was an American sculptor known for her groundbreaking work in the realm of assemblage art, creating intricate sculptures from found objects and wood. Her art often explored themes of identity, transformation, and community, drawing inspiration from the urban landscapes around her. As we celebrate the arts in our school, the Visual Arts Department envisioned an art installation inspired by Nevelson's unique approach. This initiative served as a collaborative project, bringing together students, teachers, and staff to create something beautiful and meaningful together ..read more

In this lesson, Students will learn and apply principles of perspective drawing to create a realistic depiction of a building as viewed from a low angle. Have you ever been to a big city and looked up? This is the effect we are going for on these drawings. National Standards followed: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes Using knowledge of structures and functions. Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas. Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits ..read more

We were on a special schedule to be able to view the eclipse on campus on 4.8.24. We were told to distribute the eclipse glasses and head out to our black top area for the viewing. I had about 35 minutes in art class before we could go on the journey. What did I do? I taught a quick lesson on Alma Thomas and her Eclipse painting. You see, I think this was a win - win situation.  Who is Alma Thomas?  Alma Thomas was an African American artist known for her abstract paintings. She was born on September 22, 1891, in Columbus, Georgia, (FUN FACT 1969 and 1965 wer ..read more

  Have you ever heard of Noemi Ibarz? Here is a little information about her. Noemi Ibarz is an artist from Spain who makes amazing paintings. She mixes colors and shapes to make pictures that look like dreams! Sometimes, she uses oils and other things to add texture to her art. Noemi's paintings make people think about who they are and what they feel. She is becoming really famous around the world because of her beautiful and creative artwork. She uses more than one medium on her paintings. Which brings me to this mixed media blog post. I signed up to rec ..read more

Kids are always down for an Ed Heck project!  These second graders did a great job on their versions of Ed Heck!  For lots of more posts on Ed Heck, Click HERE! How did this go down? I gave the kids a sheet with some of Heck's work. The kids looked at the sheet and began drawing and painting! L?Kie! ?1965   ..read more

In this lesson plan, we'll be exploring the ancient art of pottery by creating clay pinch pots. This hands-on activity not only allows students to engage with their creative instincts but also provides a window into historical and cultural practices. Through this lesson, students will develop their fine motor skills, learn about the properties of clay, and understand basic principles of form and structure. This lesson aligns with National Standards for Visual Arts Education. Sometimes in middle school, I get students that have never used clay before and other ..read more

  Here's a pretty easy project for middle school or maybe upper elementary! Directions: Kids make the letters of their name into objects. Have a L?K! ?1965 ..read more