The artworks below are created by the students of talented art teacher Rachel Steffan. She used the download you can see here, but I was delighted to see how she differentiated the task for her students and allowed them to push it further, make individual choices and using experimental surfaces. She told me: “I had […] The post Art on Experimental Surfaces appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

I was shocked to read in The Guardian recently that less than 3% of artists named in GCSE Art exams are black or South Asian. I thought things had moved on. “White artists comprised 91.6% of all exam board mentions, according to a report by the Runnymede Trust thinktank and Freelands Foundation, an arts charity.” […] The post Being an Anti-Racist Art Teacher appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

Phlegm is a street artist from the UK known for intricate black-and-white murals which can be found worldwide. He also creates detailed drawings, engravings and installations.  Remaining anonymous, Phlegm’s work features surreal illustrations showcasing imaginative creatures and worlds. His art, blending street, illustration, and fine art, captivates viewers with meticulous linework and a dreamlike quality. […] The post Street Artist Phlegm appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

Art teacher and artist Dionne Adkison has generously shared the following mixed media process with me. I am certain the process could be applied to numerous sorts of objects and artifacts but I feel the textural nature of the process lends itself to natural forms and perhaps aged artefacts. See what you think. Materials: Star Anise, […] The post Star Anise Mixed Media Painting appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom: A Guide for Art Teachers on Hosting Artists who Run Workshops in Schools. As art educators, we already know that art is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum. What better way to inspire and engage students than by inviting a seasoned artist who runs workshops in schools? In this […] The post Artists who Run Workshops in Schools appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

What is a Scientific Illustrator? A scientific illustrator is an artist who creates paintings and drawings of scientific subjects, such as plants and animals, to help communicate information. What Skills does a Scientific Illustrator need? To become a scientific illustrator, you need to be good at drawing and have an interest in science to create […] The post How to Become a Scientific Illustrator appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I love ballpoint pen drawings. They can include precision, cross hatching and expressive qualities that many artists such as Andrea Joseph, Oscar Ukonu and Jonathan Brechignac have exploited to full effect. Ballpoint pen has the added bonus of being permanent and therefore waterproof, which is useful too. But, and […] The post How to Erase Ballpoint Pen appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

Below are Rob Le Grice’s adaptation of the wax-resist technique that Henry Moore famously used in his series ‘Shelter Drawings’. Henry Moore was a renowned British sculptor known for his monumental and abstract works, characterized by organic forms and a deep exploration of the human figure. Henry Moore’s “Shelter Drawings” are a series of sketches […] The post Big Brave Drawing Techniques: Wax Resist appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

What is a Make-up Artist? A make-up artist is a professional who applies cosmetics and uses various techniques to enhance or transform an individual’s appearance for different purposes such as fashion, entertainment, or events. FYI: In the UK the spelling ‘make-up’ is used, and in the USA ‘makeup’. What Skills does a Make-up Artist need? […] The post How to Become a Make-up Artist first appeared on The Arty Teacher. The post How to Become a Make-up Artist appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more

What is a Makeup Artist? A makeup artist is a professional who applies cosmetics and uses various techniques to enhance or transform an individual’s appearance for different purposes such as fashion, entertainment, or events. FYI: In the UK the spelling ‘make-up’ is used, and in the USA ‘makeup’. What Skills does a Makeup Artist need? […] The post How to Become a Makeup Artist first appeared on The Arty Teacher. The post How to Become a Makeup Artist appeared first on The Arty Teacher ..read more