Drawing a leaf may sound simple, but there is so much to learn from this task. This task works well with mixed-ability groups, including low-ability students, because students cut out and draw around a leaf first which gives their drawing a great start. Students will: Practice their observational drawing skills. Practice their cutting skills. Learn […]
This collaborative metallic balloons quote reads ‘Art is not what you see but what you make others see” and is a famous quote by Edgar Degas. Students work in groups, with each student drawing a piece of the picture which combines to create a large artwork. The lesson plan is full of useful advice. This […]
Expand the Drawing – Natural Forms! This is a simple but imaginative task where students expand the images on the worksheet with their own drawings. This one has a ‘natural forms’ theme. It is great for a cover/sub lesson or would fit in nicely with your natural forms themed projects. There are more ‘Expand the Drawing’ art […]
Close-Ups of Metallic Balloons. This is a one-page download. There are two versions of this one page: one that uses the word ‘tone’ another which uses the word ‘value’. There are more art lessons that feature metallic balloons on The Arty Teacher website.
Metallic Balloon Words to Draw! A collection of four words to draw. This download includes: The four words pictured here. A page with a rectangle which is the same size as the rectangles of the words. There are other metallic balloon resources and other drawing art lessons on The Arty Teacher website.
Expand the Drawing – Manmade! This is a simple but imaginative task where students expand the images on the worksheet with their own drawings. This one has a ‘manmade’ theme. It is great for a cover/sub lesson or would fit in nicely with your manmade or mechanical themed projects. There are more ‘Expand the Drawing’ […]
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.
