Tag Archives: art lesson
New Twist on Word Self-Portrait
I asked my Art III students to create a self-portrait with words again this year because I loved the results and the students enjoyed the project. Since all my students had already done a word self-portrait, I wanted to change … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Activities, Art Lessons, Drawing
Tagged Art, art lesson, portrait, self portrait, student work, using words, word portrait, words
Comments Off on New Twist on Word Self-Portrait
A Self-Portrait with Words
This past semester I was very fortunate to be a mentor for a student teacher from Sam Houston State University. She was such a blessing to me. We worked really well together coming up with new and interesting assignments for … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Activities, Art Lessons, Drawing, Education, Homeschooling
Tagged art assignment, art lesson, Drawing, homeschool, self portrait, words
6 Comments
Using an Artist for Inspiration
Recently I spent time with my art classes studying the work of artist Georgia O’Keeffe. I really admire her work and have been inspired by her spirit. I wanted to share that feeling with my students. I know this type … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Activities, Art Lessons, Education
Tagged art lesson, artist, Drawing, georgia o'keeffe, homeschool art lesson, inspiration
1 Comment
A Simple Art Activity – Creating an “Art Story”
So you want to do an art activity with your child, but have no art experience. You feel inadequate. How can you possible teach your child about something you don’t feel comfortable with? Not a problem. You can do this simple … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Lessons, Education, Homeschooling
Tagged activity, Art, art activity, art lesson, art story, children, creating, observing
2 Comments
Let’s Do a Blind Contour Drawing
In my article titled Benefits of Art in Homeschool Curriculum I mentioned the right and left hemispheres of the brain. You can read that article if you click here. Each side of the brain has its own unique job. Learning … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Lessons, Drawing
Tagged art lesson, blind, contour, Drawing, drawing lesson, left brain, right brain
3 Comments