Drawing a Seed Pod. A one page download where students draw a beautiful seedpod. There are two versions of this resource so you can choose if you prefer students to use the word ‘tone’ or value’. The clear instruction include useful advice and also make reference to positive and negative space. There are many more […]
Georges Seurat Art Analysis Venn Diagram. This Art Venn diagram includes Art, Maths & Literacy! It’s not always easy to introduce maths and literacy into an art lesson but by using this Venn Diagram for analysis you are doing just that as a Venn diagram is a mathematical way to analyse information. Pupils write about each picture […]
During this Jim Dine Tools on Packaging Art Project, students will learn about Jim Dine through research and practical activities. Students will: Reseach the work of Jim Dine and create a research page. Create a collaged surface on packaging and draw a tool using charcoal. Included in this download: A 9-slide PowerPoint, pictured above. This […]
This sub-lesson asks students to draw the lobster – an appealing challenge. It includes clear instructions and an extension task. This download includes: The worksheet pictured here. A lesson plan written for a non-specialist. The Arty Teacher website has many more art sub-lessons and ‘under the sea‘ art lessons.
Drawing a lobster with different media is an ideal resource if you want your students to experiment with a wide range of media in a short period of time. It also gets them working on different surfaces. This download includes: An 8 slide PowerPoint presentation, pictured above. A good example which could be printed and […]
The inspiring step-by-step pictures and instructions in this stippled skull on book paper activity guide your students through each step of this process. Clear objectives and explanations of both Pointillism and Stippling make this a comprehensive learning experience for your students. Stippling can be time-consuming, but this art lesson saves time by combining a stippled […]
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.
