This exciting ‘mixed media fish’ art lesson shows students how different media can be combined to create a creative and artistic result. The first stage asks students to create a carbon paper transfer, making this a lesson that students of all abilities can find success with. It’s also ideal if you want your students to […]
This ‘Eagle Observational Drawing’ is a great way to teach drawing and/or celebrate American Independence Day. The American Bald Eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782 and appears on many American government buildings and official documents. In America, the eagle appears on the president’s flag, the mace of the House […]
This ‘Eagle Grid Drawing’ is a great way to teach drawing and/or celebrate American Independence Day. The American Bald Eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782 and appears on many American government buildings and official documents. In America, the eagle appears on the president’s flag, the mace of the House […]
‘Drawing a fish with coloured pencil’ is a 1-page download. This amazing fish head image is ideal for a coloured pencil drawing. The instructions ask students to work lightly with pencil and then work with coloured pencils. There are two versions of the resource, one with the spelling ‘colour’ and another with the spelling ‘color’. […]
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.
