This keys grid drawing is a classic art school task and certainly one that will challenge your students and keep them busy. The resource comes with two grids. One with the lines already in place and one which has tiny marks around the edge so students can rule their own lines. The choice is yours! […]
This three-page, mostly theoretical drawing exam, with professional looking front cover and answer sheet, is an editable word document and ideal for end of year exams. This is not a practical exam but an exam that tests them on their use and understanding of theoretical terms. This resource includes: Versions for the UK and USA […]
This download includes 6 dinosaur grid drawings. There are two versions of each grid drawing. One with the grid in place and one where there are tiny marks around the edge of the square so that students can draw their own lines. There is a useful Youtube video about drawing dinosaurs using the grid method […]
This four-page art home learning resource, based around beauty products and illustration, asks students to: Create a mind map about different sorts of illustration. It includes links as part of the PDF to some wonderful examples of creative mind maps and information to help with their research. Create a research page on the illustrator Hennie […]
These shells with barnacles are just stunning and make an amazing drawing, painting or textiles resource. The images are in a PowerPoint and come with two amazing examples to inspire your students. This download includes: A 27 slide PowerPoint, pictured above with beautiful shells encrusted with barnacles. Two PDF documents showing superb examples of drawings. […]
Photographing in the snow is the ideal resource if you are looking to get your students up from their desks and being creative in this time of home learning. The resource asks students to take lots of photos of snow and put their best 9 into a grid. A good example is included on this […]
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.
