famous artists for kids - fun art projects for kids

Art can be reduced into seven distinct elements. These individual elements, when used in concert, can help you create unique and visually appealing physical art compositions. Here are the 7 elements of visual art and fun art projects that teach them.

Here's some ways I get my students to know the Elements of Art and understand why they are the building blocks to creating all art.

Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably…

You might be asking, What are the 7 Elements of Art and How Do I Teach Them? The Elements 7 Elements of Art are: Line, Value, Color, Space, Shape, Form, and Texture and they are the foundations or building blocks that artists use to make art. Let's dive in and learn about the 7 Elements of Art, Which You Should Teach First, and How to Teach them.

Have you ever wanted to have your students create an expressive work of art, but didn't know where to start? Last year I took a workshop at the Expressive Arts Institute in San Diego. It was an amazing weekend that opened up my mind to the possibilities of working through emotions in art. There was one exercise that I really loved and I immediately saw how it could benefit teenagers. I tweaked it a little bit for my high school art class, and I can honestly say it was the best art project I…

Do you enjoy Pop Art? Take a look at our pop art worksheet! This worksheet is a great resource for anybody interested in learning about and having fun with the well-known art movement. Pop Art is bound to capture creative minds with its strong themes and vivid hues. Prepare to explore the worlds of Warhol, Lichtenstein, and other well-known Pop Artists as you study their works and investigate the ideas that underpin this well-known art movement. Have fun and let your imagination run wild…

Use this collection of Andy Warhol teaching resources and complete Famous Artist Unit lesson plans for elementary art classes.