Why oil pastels work better than crayons
Oil pastels don’t work like other supplies. With markers, one wrong line ruins the drawing. With paint, you have to…
The New Year’s resolution that benefits every student
New year, new plans. You’re probably thinking about what to add to your school in 2026: Better reading programs. More…
Hereâs how clay works without the kiln
Clay projects stick with students longer than almost any other art lesson. There’s something about working with their hands, shaping…
The secret to mess-free watercolor magic
Watercolors produce beautiful results, but the setup takes forever⌠and the cleanup is worse. And somehow, paint water always ends…
The one thing we’re most grateful for
Thanksgiving is here. A time to pause. Reflect. Give thanks. And as we look back on this year, we keep…
A quiet painting that sparked a national debate (Wood)
Meet Grant Wood. The Iowa farm boy turned American icon. Youâve seen American Gothic, that serious man with the pitchfork?…
How did Warhol turn soup into art?
Meet the prince of Pop Art: Andy Warhol. He took everyday things like soup cans, soda bottles, and movie stars,…
Whatâs the secret behind The Starry Night? (Van Gogh)
The master of movement, emotion, and vibrant, unforgettable color was, without a doubt, Vincent van Gogh. He didnât paint what…
This unit blends art, history, and attitude (Toulouse-Lautrec)
The boldest artist of the Belle Ăpoque was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. He didnât paint polite portraits or quiet landscapes. He…
Seuratâs art was mocked until it changed the world
Meet Georges Seurat. French painter. Color scientist. Inventor of a whole new style. He didnât just paint pictures. He built…