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Looking for a fun fall art lesson? Check out our Yayoi Kusama Dot Pumpkins! With lots of pattern ideas and step by step infinity nets, these pumpkins are sure to make your art project a success. This lesson would be great for grades 3-5 and comes with lots of pattern ideas for your pumpkins. Plus, there is also a timeline activity in this lesson that pairs well with the book, "Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity".
Yayoi Kusama dot pumpkin art lesson! Lots of pattern ideas for your art projects for kids! Step by step infinity nets, too!
Yayoi Kusama Dotted Pumpkins for Kids – Art is Basic | An Elementary Art Blog

Yayoi Kusama

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Mother's Day Homemade Gift Ideas | SimplyCircle
YouTube video maker FlippyCat recreated Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" using 7,000 dominoes.
This picture of this pin does not show it, but this is a video of his work...  Beautiful images of van Gogh's work along with quotes from his letters.

Vincent van Gogh

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Wayne Thiebaud
Wayne Thiebaud - Cakes (1963)

Wayne Thiebaud

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How to Make Sprayed Artist Trading Cards with Coffee Filters
printable coloring page Miro
How To! : Make Miro Inspired Drawings

Miro

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This fun Picasso art project for kids will make it difficult to hold back the giggles! Children love all the possibilities and you'll love how easy it will be to plan this abstract portrait drawing lesson! Students will research Picasso, create a timeline, color a portrait of Picasso, and play a drawing game.
Use this fun Roll & Draw to have students draw a face in the style of Pablo Picasso!   #abstractportrait #picasso #teachart #drawinggame
This fun Picasso art project for kids will be sure to be a hit!  Children love all the possibilities and you'll love how easy it will be to plan this abstract portrait drawing lesson!              #abstractportrait #picasso #teachart #drawinggame

Pablo Picasso

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Mona Lisa - Why so Famous?
Worksheets: Leonardo da Vinci
Deluxe Mona Lisa Template - finish the picture in a creative way.

Leonardo da Vinci

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Art history for kids.  Books, videos and art activities for teaching 4 - 8 year olds about the famous artists: van Gogh, Picasso, da Vinci, Monet, Cezanne, Degas and Matisse.
Awesome work of art from art history every week at the Art Curator for Kids, These have great ideas for how to talk about art with kids!
free Art History Lessons for Grades 1st-8th - 10 full lessons on famous artists, for each grade! #homeschool #art

Art History

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mary blair in her studio
Mary Blair portrait, ca. 1941; Walt Disney Family Foundation, Gift of Jeanne Chamberlain and Maggie Richardson
Create a collaborative castle mural in the style of Mary Blair (approx. 4'x7' but it can vary). Mary Blair is famous for designing the castle in Disney's It's a Small World. Create a stunning fantasy castle that will add some modern flair to your art show or as a backdrop to a Disney music program.   The perfect lesson after reading the book, Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire.      #maryblair  #artproject  #Collaborativeart

Mary Blair Art & Art Lessons

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The Kuchlbauer Tower, Hundertwasser, Abensberg, Germany
Hundertwasser onion dome
The Hundertwasser Tower, Abensberg, Germany

Hundertwasser

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Wassily Kandinsky inspired art project w/ tissue paper
Untitled -  Wassily Kandinsky 1941
KANDINSKY-WORKSHEET.pdf

Kandinsky

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Henri Matisse  was a printmaker, a sculptor and most notably a painter from France. Matisse created paintings that were bursting with ex...
Painting with Scissors - Henri Matisse Art Lesson Idea - Painted Paper Collage - Art Exploration -
Me and Matisse

Henri Matisse

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In this Chinese New Year activity, students will draw the animal that corresponds to their birth year in the Chinese zodiac.  You'll get steps for an easy drawing of all 12 animals along with a key to the years of that animal.  There is also a list of characteristics for each animal.   #yearofthedragon #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #elementaryart   #artactivitiesforkids #drawinggame  #drawingwithkids #chinesezodiacanimals #chinesenewyearactivity #chinesenewyearforkids #chinesenewyearcraft
romero britto artwork - get domain pictures - getdomainvids.com
I am a huge fan of Britto's work. I would love to decorate the girls room based on his signature pieces.

Romero Britto

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Charley Harper Printable Animal Paper Crowns on Honest to Nod
Charley Harper - Serigraphs - Baffling Belly signed & numbered http://decdesignecasa.blogspot.
crafts for kids: charley harper art project || Classic Play

Charley Harper

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Exercises on warm and cool colours, complementary colours or primary and secodary colours inspired by Paul Klee’s works of art. Here we used watercolors on book’s pages, used as a grid of perpendic…
Have you heard of the artist Paul Klee? He is new to me and we discovered him through our newest art book Children’s Book of Art from DK Publishing. This book is fabulous!! (I received this book for free in exchange for a post. All thoughts are my own). So today I am going to share …

Paul Klee

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Aboriginal Art | Australia | Pinterest | Arte aborigen, Artistas y Arte
Artist Minnie Pwerle, such an inspirational painter. I saw her work in person in Australia - it is STUNNING
Aboriginal art: Mimi spirit

Australian Aboriginal Art

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street   (by snik - Bristol 2009)
Krakow, Poland
Street Art

Street Art

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Maya Lin, Recycled Landscapes, 2009  See mayalin.com for more examples
Mixed Media Collages with guest artist Sabrina Ward Harrison-  great elementary art project!
kiki smith, artist and activist. Dianne Herrin Stakes onto Gray hair is a crown of splendor Proverbs 16:31

Artists - 21st C. Artists

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"I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best. "  Frida Kahlo
15 Reasons why artists keep visual journals.
Visions of Salvidor Dali. Portraits of the painters paintings.

Artists - Other

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A Quick Modern Art Project: Warhol
onomatopoeia to Batman theme. Bet the music would make this memorable for some kids.
Original Pop Art Print - "Zip" in the comic strip style of Lichtenstein 11x14-  like a retro batman comic

Pop Art

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pink leaves
dancing in yarn wrapped tee pee by natalie miller
Anthropologie

Installations

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Fun Mondrian video
Boogie Woogie Remix
video of examples of tessellations

Videos for the Art Room

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This Valentines heart art project is fun for kids and incorporates some art history!  Heart Art for Kids - Romero Britto Art Project for Kids!   #valentinesdayart #romerobritto #heartart #drawinggame #artproject #popart Heart Art Projects, Holiday Art Projects, Kids Art Projects, Famous Artists For Kids, Famous Artists Paintings, Oil Paintings, History Lessons For Kids, Art Lessons Elementary, Art Activities For Kids
Romero Britto • Valentine Heart Art Activity • Roll A Heart • Fun Art Sub Lesson
This Valentines heart art project is fun for kids and incorporates some art history! Heart Art for Kids - Romero Britto Art Project for Kids! #valentinesdayart #romerobritto #heartart #drawinggame #artproject #popart
In this Chinese New Year activity, students will draw the animal that corresponds to their birth year in the Chinese zodiac.  You'll get steps for an easy drawing of all 12 animals along with a key to the years of that animal.  There is also a list of characteristics for each animal.   #yearofthedragon #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #elementaryart   #artactivitiesforkids #drawinggame  #drawingwithkids #chinesezodiacanimals #chinesenewyearactivity #chinesenewyearforkids #chinesenewyearcraft Chinese New Year Activities, New Years Activities, Drawing Games, Drawing Lessons, Art Classroom Management, History Drawings, Winter Art Projects
Chinese Zodiac Animals
In this Chinese New Year activity, students will draw the animal that corresponds to their birth year in the Chinese zodiac. You'll get steps for an easy drawing of all 12 animals along with a key to the years of that animal. There is also a list of characteristics for each animal. #yearofthedragon #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #elementaryart #artactivitiesforkids #drawinggame #drawingwithkids #chinesezodiacanimals #chinesenewyearactivity #chinesenewyearforkids #chinesenewyearcraft
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Yayoi Kusama Dot Pumpkins
Looking for a fun fall art lesson? Check out our Yayoi Kusama Dot Pumpkins! With lots of pattern ideas and step by step infinity nets, these pumpkins are sure to make your art project a success. This lesson would be great for grades 3-5 and comes with lots of pattern ideas for your pumpkins. Plus, there is also a timeline activity in this lesson that pairs well with the book, "Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity".
Make a star face with this Yayoi Kusama art lesson that includes a drawing game and coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon. Make star faces that are inspired by the face motifs in her "My Eternal Soul" painting series. Includes a portrait coloring page and a coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon, "Love Flies Up to the Sky". * #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids #lovefliesuptothesky Art Lessons For Kids, Art For Kids, Elementary School Lesson Plans, Elementary Art, Art Handouts, Eternal Soul
Yayoi Kusama Art Lesson: Drawing Star Faces
Make a star face with this Yayoi Kusama art lesson that includes a drawing game and coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon. Make star faces that are inspired by the face motifs in her "My Eternal Soul" painting series. Includes a portrait coloring page and a coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon, "Love Flies Up to the Sky". * #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids #lovefliesuptothesky
This fun Picasso art project for kids will make it difficult to hold back the giggles! Children love all the possibilities and you'll love how easy it will be to plan this abstract portrait drawing lesson! See step-by-step how I made the cubism portrait with an easy art technique that you can use for your next Picasso portrait lesson. Picasso Self Portrait, Self Portrait Art, Picasso Portraits, Picasso Art, Abstract Portrait, Portrait Drawing, Picasso Drawing, Art History Projects For Kids, Art History Lessons
Picasso Art Project Technique
This fun Picasso art project for kids will make it difficult to hold back the giggles! Children love all the possibilities and you'll love how easy it will be to plan this abstract portrait drawing lesson! See step-by-step how I made the cubism portrait with an easy art technique that you can use for your next Picasso portrait lesson.
Make a polka dot pumpkin drawing with this Yayoi Kusama pumpkin art lesson for kids. Pattern ideas so that each pumpkin will be different. Just what you need for your Yayoi Kusama dot pumpkin art lesson! Lots of pattern ideas for your art projects for kids! Step by step infinity nets, too! * #pumpkinartlesson #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #artlessons #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids Elementary Art Rooms, Elementary Art Projects, Artists For Kids, Eric Carle Art, Drawings With Meaning
Yayoi Kusama Dot Pumpkin Art Lesson with Infinity Nets
Make a polka dot pumpkin drawing with this Yayoi Kusama pumpkin art lesson for kids. Pattern ideas so that each pumpkin will be different. Just what you need for your Yayoi Kusama dot pumpkin art lesson! Lots of pattern ideas for your art projects for kids! Step by step infinity nets, too! * #pumpkinartlesson #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #artlessons #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids
Make a Picasso face using a roll a Picasso drawing game for kids. Students learn about the artist then roll the dice to make a drawing. This fun Picasso art project for kids will make it difficult to hold back the giggles! * Children love all the possibilities and you'll love how easy it will be to plan this abstract portrait drawing lesson! Face Drawing
Picasso Face Roll & Draw Activity
Make a Picasso face using a roll a Picasso drawing game for kids. Students learn about the artist then roll the dice to make a drawing. This fun Picasso art project for kids will make it difficult to hold back the giggles! * Children love all the possibilities and you'll love how easy it will be to plan this abstract portrait drawing lesson!
Make a star face with this Yayoi Kusama art lesson that includes a drawing game and coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon. Make star faces that are inspired by the face motifs in her "My Eternal Soul" painting series. Includes a portrait coloring page and a coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon, "Love Flies Up to the Sky". * #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids #lovefliesuptothesky Teaching Drawing, Teaching Art, Drawing Games For Kids
Yayoi Kusama Art Lesson: Drawing Star Faces
Make a star face with this Yayoi Kusama art lesson that includes a drawing game and coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon. Make star faces that are inspired by the face motifs in her "My Eternal Soul" painting series. Includes a portrait coloring page and a coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon, "Love Flies Up to the Sky". * #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids #lovefliesuptothesky
Make a star face with this Yayoi Kusama art lesson that includes a drawing game and coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon. Make star faces that are inspired by the face motifs in her "My Eternal Soul" painting series. Includes a portrait coloring page and a coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon, "Love Flies Up to the Sky". * #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids #lovefliesuptothesky Famous Artists, First Grade Art, Mixed Media Art Techniques
Yayoi Kusama Art Lesson: Drawing Star Faces
Make a star face with this Yayoi Kusama art lesson that includes a drawing game and coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon. Make star faces that are inspired by the face motifs in her "My Eternal Soul" painting series. Includes a portrait coloring page and a coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon, "Love Flies Up to the Sky". * #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids #lovefliesuptothesky
Your next Van gogh art lesson for kids will look fabulous with the mixed media art technique for making textures in watercolor. Getting the textures to show up in the watercolor with salt can be a little tricky, so I'll show you step-by-step my secret for success! Salt Watercolor, Watercolor Art Lessons, Pastel Watercolor, Oil Pastel, Arts And Crafts For Kids, School Activities
Sunflower Painting Ideas - Oil Pastel + Watercolors & Salt
Your next Van gogh art lesson for kids will look fabulous with the mixed media art technique for making textures in watercolor. Getting the textures to show up in the watercolor with salt can be a little tricky, so I'll show you step-by-step my secret for success!
Show students how to draw a castle in the style of Mary Blair using this art lesson for kids. You'll get a drawing game, template, and lots of design ideas so that every fantasy castle will look different. Mary Blair was responsible for designing the Small World exhibition for Disney, and these castles will capture her incredible style. * Your students will get many design ideas in a fun modern style for castle patterns, doors, windows, domes, clock faces, and the sun. Mary Blair
Mary Blair Castle Inspo
Show students how to draw a castle in the style of Mary Blair using this art lesson for kids. You'll get a drawing game, template, and lots of design ideas so that every fantasy castle will look different. Mary Blair was responsible for designing the Small World exhibition for Disney, and these castles will capture her incredible style. * Your students will get many design ideas in a fun modern style for castle patterns, doors, windows, domes, clock faces, and the sun.
Draw a vase of sunflowers in the style of Van Gogh. This drawing game has lots of design choices so that each sunflower will look different. * Roll, Draw, and Write! Make this drawing game a fun addition to a lesson on Vincent van Gogh. Vincent Van Gogh
Sunflower Roll, Draw & Write
Draw a vase of sunflowers in the style of Van Gogh. This drawing game has lots of design choices so that each sunflower will look different. * Roll, Draw, and Write! Make this drawing game a fun addition to a lesson on Vincent van Gogh.
Collaborative art project to easily make a castle in the style of Mary Blair (approx. 4'x7' but it can vary). Each student will design a piece of the castle, then they can be taped together on the wall. Mary Blair is famous for designing the castle in Disney's It's a Small World. * Create a stunning fantasy castle that will add some modern flair to your art show or as a backdrop to a Disney music program. The perfect lesson after reading the book, Pocket Full of Colors. Group Art Projects, Collaborative Art Projects, School Art Projects, Castle Art Projects, Clay Projects, Art Curriculum, Homeschool Art
Collaborative Castle in the Style of Mary Blair
Collaborative art project to easily make a castle in the style of Mary Blair (approx. 4'x7' but it can vary). Each student will design a piece of the castle, then they can be taped together on the wall. Mary Blair is famous for designing the castle in Disney's It's a Small World. * Create a stunning fantasy castle that will add some modern flair to your art show or as a backdrop to a Disney music program. The perfect lesson after reading the book, Pocket Full of Colors.
Make a star face with this Yayoi Kusama art lesson that includes a drawing game and coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon. Make star faces that are inspired by the face motifs in her "My Eternal Soul" painting series. Includes a portrait coloring page and a coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon, "Love Flies Up to the Sky". * #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids #lovefliesuptothesky
Yayoi Kusama Art Lesson: Drawing Star Faces
Make a star face with this Yayoi Kusama art lesson that includes a drawing game and coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon. Make star faces that are inspired by the face motifs in her "My Eternal Soul" painting series. Includes a portrait coloring page and a coloring page of her Thanksgiving Day balloon, "Love Flies Up to the Sky". * #ArtforKids #ArtProjectsForKids #ArtLesson #ArtEd #iteachart #ArtEducation #elementaryart #easyartdeas #artactivitiesforkids #lovefliesuptothesky