This is the official, artist-approved, presentation about the work of artist Nicola McBride. Famous for her detailed ballpoint pen, still life artworks of Scottish products, she is the perfect artist to introduce your students to if you are exploring the themes of food and drink, local products, still life or memories. The 16-slide presentation includes: […]
This ‘Colour the Pattern’ free worksheet (also available as ‘Color the Pattern’) asks students to create four different colour schemes and then colour the main square of pattern in their favourite colour combination. Included in this download: The one-page worksheet, pictured above. (There are two versions of this one-page worksheet with the different spellings of […]
The two beautiful lizards on this line and tone poster are ideal for showing the difference between a line and tone drawing. This download includes: An A4 and A3 Line and Tone poster A letter-size Line and Value poster If you would like this in other sizes, just contact me to let me know. There […]
Artist Duncan Cameron creates work on a range of topics, including marine life and skulls. Working on interesting surfaces, he is wonderful to include in your teaching if you are delivering natural forms or ‘under the sea’ projects. A majority of slides include questioning to engage your learners. This presentation includes: An introduction to the […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
