Analysing an Artwork by Paul Cézanne Being able to analyse an artwork is a key skill for students. This resource uses questioning to assess your student’s ability to describe, assume, explain, analyse and imagine. There are two versions of this resource, one for the UK and one for the USA. (Accounting for spellings of analyzing/analysing […]
This ‘Stylised Acrylic Birds’ art lesson will teach your students about stylised art, illustration, mixed media and painting techniques. It is designed to fill two lessons and students will: Create a sponged background. Practise painting birds and paint birds onto their sponged background. You can also use this lesson to show them that a tiny […]
This creative lesson asks students to look at the characterful illustrations of French artist and designer Charles Martin and create characters in his style. This download includes: A one-page resource featuring the characters of Charles Martin, information and instructions. A one-page lesson plan.
Colour the face art lesson – a cover/sub lesson that is all about colour! This download includes: A worksheet for students to work on. There are two versions of this; one with the spelling ‘colour’ and another with ‘color’. A 2-slide PowerPoint that shows a good example and a close-up of the good example. A […]
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.
