Art History, Construction Paper, creativity, Elementary School, Elements of Art, high school, Homeschool, middle school, Uncategorized

Mary Blair Inspired Shape Lesson: Building Art Activity

Introduction I love teaching the students about Mary Blair whenever we are learning about the element of arts. Specifically when it comes to shape. Even if you have not heard her name before, you have most certainly seen her work if you have watched a Disney movie or gone on Itโ€™s a Small World. A… Continue reading Mary Blair Inspired Shape Lesson: Building Art Activity

Art History, Color, Construction Paper, Elementary School, Homeschool, Kindergarten, Markers, Primary Colors, Printmaking, Uncategorized

Primary Colors and Piet Mondrian

This project is one of the first lessons I do with my kindergarten classes. Color is an important element of art and one of the easiest for the students to feel successful with. Introduction Primary Colors A great way to intro this lesson is to first ask if anyone knows what the primary colors are.… Continue reading Primary Colors and Piet Mondrian