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Geogia O’keeffe Art Lesson

Art Projects and Curriculum

Ignite your creativity with our Georgia O'Keeffe art lesson plans & art projects for elementary students. Dive into her captivating artwork and learn how to express yourself through bold colors and simplified forms, just like O'Keeffe.

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Abstract

Media

Oil, Water Color

Heritage

American

Gender

Female

About Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986)

Georgia O'Keeffe was an American painter and a leading figure in the American Modernist movement. Born in 1887, she is best known for her close-up, large-scale paintings of flowers, landscapes, and abstract forms. O'Keeffe's works are characterized by their simplicity, precision, and use of color, and she was known for her innovative approach to composition and subject matter. Over time, her style evolved from representational images to more abstract and innovative works, and she became a pioneering figure in American modern art.

Today, O'Keeffe's works are widely recognized for their beauty and significance, and her paintings continue to be celebrated for their innovative techniques and imaginative subject matter. She remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of the 20th century, and her works can be found in major museums around the world.

Georgia O’Keeffe Art Lesson, Activity & Projects for Elementary

Your student artists will explore the unique art of painter, Georgia O’Keeffe. Her modern desert and botanical paintings will inspire your young artists as they paint in her style. They will apply lessons on color values and shading to enhance their artwork. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

Art Elements Taught

Color, Value

Art Activity Emphasis

Value, Enlargements in Nature

Vocabulary Learned

abstract, contrast, scale, shade, tint, value

Student Art Supplies

Watercolor Crayons, Crayons, Watercolor Brushes
Art Lessons for Georgia O’Keeffe

How the Art Program Works:

1. Assembly

Introducing the Masters—Multi-Purpose Room or Classroom (20-45 minutes)

2. Student Worksheets

Learning from the Masters—Classroom (15-30 minutes)

3. Student Art Projects

Working with the Masters—Classroom (50-60 minutes)

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As an artist and educator for over 40 years, I have always prided myself on doing what is right for students. Having the resources that not only teach skills, but the standards and the art history connected to those skills is monumental. 

Meet the Masters gives teachers and the students the language to articulate what the work is and what it means. MTM provides the curriculum and the tools to take art education to a different level. In today’s world, art is a means to connect culture, education, and who we are as a people.

Who better to learn from, than the Masters?

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Principal, St. Mary Nativity Catholic School, Joliet, IL

More Artists on the Same Track

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All tracks include:

  • Implementation guide to manage scheduling, volunteers & communication
  • Multi-level, age-appropriate curriculum for all seven artists in this track
  • Engaging PowerPoint visuals that include vocabulary, art concepts & music
  • Timed, illustrated & scripted lessons perfect for teachers or volunteers
  • Hands-on technique worksheets, art project details, art prints, games & props

*Art supplies and teacher/volunteer training DVDs can be added to your order.