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Kara Walker: How Race & Society Influenced Her Art
Content Warning: Much of Kara Walker’s art contains innuendo and some nudity. The videos in this article briefly show “A Subtlety”, a nude female sculpture. Understanding Kara Walker Let’s be…
Who was Jacob Lawrence? The Harlem Renaissance Migration Series Artist
Who was Jacob Lawrence, and why is his Migration Series considered one of America’s most important art collections? If you’re an art teacher or homeschool parent looking to introduce students…
Who Was Romare Bearden?
Romare Bearden (1911-1988) was a mostly self-taught American artist best known for his collage work. He is considered one of the most important collage artists of the 20th century. Bearden…
Who was Grant Wood?
Grant Wood (1891-1942) was an American painter and a leading figure in the American Regionalist art movement. He is best known for his iconic painting, “American Gothic,” which has become…
How to Plan Easy Engaging Homeschool Art Lessons
Unlock your child’s creativity! This guide provides a roadmap to crafting engaging homeschooling art lessons that will ignite their imagination. (148 characters)
Exploring Easy Doodle Art Ideas: Unleash Your Creativity
Doodling can be a mentally beneficial activity. This step-by-step guide is designed to explain doodle art for beginners, providing you with all the tools and techniques you need to get…
An Easy Guide to Color Theory & Painting Your Own Color Wheel
Introduction Color, as an essential element of art, plays a pivotal role in conveying emotions, setting the mood, and communicating ideas. Understanding color theory is crucial for artists, and one…
Embracing Diversity: Homeschooling Parents Easy Strategy Guide
Introduction Art education stands as a cornerstone in the homeschooling journey, providing parents with a unique opportunity to nurture creativity and inclusivity within their children. This is partially the reason…
Easy Lesson Plan Ideas for the First Week of Art Class
As we embark on the creative journey of another school year, the first week of school provides a great opportunity to do more than just introduce your classroom rules. Let’s…
Easy Doodle Art for Beginners: Exploring the Element of Line
Doodle art is a handly way to teach beginning artists how to use line, shapes and depth to create interesting compositions. This article covers doodle art benefits as well as…
A Quick Guide for Art Teachers to Secure Art Grants and Art Funding
Greetings, fellow art enthusiasts and dedicated art educators! As art teachers, we understand the vital role funding plays in providing our students with enriching art experiences. However, securing financial support…
Easily Explore Cultural Diversity in the Elementary Art Classroom
In today’s interconnected world, embracing cultural diversity is more important than ever. As elementary art teachers, we have a unique opportunity to foster understanding, empathy, and appreciation for different cultures…
A Complete Guide to Teaching Art on a Cart
Teaching art on a cart presents several challenges: Limited space, limited supplies and unknown variables such as what technology will be available in each classroom. In this comprehensive guide, I…
How to Easily Teach Art History to Kids
Welcome! If you’re eager to find creative ways to teach art history to elementary students, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies and engaging…
8 High-Quality Art Supplies for Your Elementary Art Classroom
Hey there, Unschoolers! Today, we will be going over art supplies for elementary art classrooms. I’ll be exploring the most popular art supplies and dishing out all the details about…
4 Things Every New Art Teacher Should Do Before the First Day of Class
Taking a look back in time, I remember being incredibly nervous about what my first day of class would look like. Up until that point, there had always been some…
Easy Please Mr. Panda Elementary Art Lesson Encourages Literacy
Elementary art lesson using line, based off of the illustrations seen in “Please, Mr. Panda” series of children’s books.
Pass Your Praxis Art Content Knowledge (5134) Exam with 4 Simple Tips
A few years ago, I decided to go back to school and earn a degree in Art Education. I had always had a love of art history, drawing and photography.…
