Painting twigs in this way is so therapeutic! This visually appealing resource challenges your students to paint twigs and suggests 5 things they can try, detailed below. There is also a second version of this resource pictured here to the left where there are no instructions. There are 2 pages in total. I used acrylic […]
This watercolor techniques resource makes a great start to any watercolour project and an impressive double page spread. It comes with a detailed lesson plan which gives easy-to-follow instructions for each watercolor technique. It covers the following 10 techniques: Wet on Wet Wet on Dry Salt Saran Wrap/Cling Film Masking Fluid Wax Resist Paper Towel […]
This Jasper Johns Watercolour and Coloured Pencil project teaches not only about the artist but also colour theory as it uses anaolgous/harmonious and complementary colours. A stage by stage description, good examples and tips throughout help you and your students get great results. Resources included: Stage by Stage unit of work which breaks the project […]
‘Drawing Eyes’ is 3 worksheets with beautiful eyes all looking in different directions. 6 photos to draw in total. This could be for one student to work in a range of media or you could cut each worksheet in half and each student chooses one set of eyes to draw. There are lots of portrait […]
This ‘Color Wheel Pattern’ worksheet is a great way to reinforce the colour wheel in your classroom. There are two versions – one with the spelling ‘color’ and one with ‘colour’. To make it easier for your students you also get a good example and a page with two 12 segment colour wheels – again […]
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.
