This art lesson starts with a ROAR (Rousseau)
Henri Rousseau never saw a real jungle. Never left France. Never met a tiger. Never took an art class. And…
What Happens When There Is No Art Curriculum In School?
Art curriculum in school plays a significant role in helping students develop various life skills. Thus, people must understand the…
Why Rockwell is still Americaâs favorite illustrator
Norman Rockwell didnât paint superheroes or abstract shapes. He painted us. Families, dogs, dentists, dinner tables, and missing teeth. Everyday…
This lesson celebrates voices that need to be heard (Ringgold)
What do you get when you mix art, storytelling, and fabric? You get the incredible work of Faith Ringgoldâone of…
The most action-packed artist in our program (Remington)
Letâs head Westâway out West. This month, Meet the Masters brings you Frederic Remington. Born in 1861, Remington didnât just…
Could your students draw with just light and shadow? (Rembrandt)
Rembrandt didnât just paint facesâhe painted souls. Born in 1606 in the Netherlands, he became the undisputed master of light…
Can a right-brain drawing unlock your studentsâ creativity? (Picasso)
Pablo Picasso didnât follow rulesâhe rearranged them. Born in Spain in 1881, Picasso could draw before he could talk. By…
This lesson teaches how to see, not just paint (Georgia O’Keeffe)
Georgia OâKeeffe didnât just paint flowers. She painted bones. She painted hills. She painted the space between things. Born in…
What do haystacks and fireworks have in common? (Claude Monet)
Claude Monet didnât just paintâhe exploded color onto canvas. He tossed out the old rules. No more dull browns or…
Could your students create a masterpiece with just 5 sticks? (Mondrian)
Imagine a painting that moves like jazz. Thatâs what Piet Mondrianâthe Dutch master of balance, color, and rhythmâset out to…