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Frog in Focus: Shading with Value
Transfer a frog image using a simple image transfer method, then bring it to life with graphite pencil shading. By layering light, medium, and dark values, we'll give the frog shape and form, making it look realistic.
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Red Apple in Watercolor Pencil
Use watercolor pencils to paint a natural-looking red apple with realistic shape and form.
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Watercolor Flowers in a Terracotta Pot
Create eye-catching flowers in a terracotta pot using simple, inexpensive watercolor supplies.
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Home Tweet Home: Acrylic Paint Pens
Paint a friendly wooden birdhouse using dual-tip acrylic paint pens and stencils. Along the way, learn techniques for blending paints and using stencils.
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Hummingbird in Flight
Paint a hummingbird in flight using watercolor pens, exploring line, color, texture, and movement to capture its energy and grace. Practice fluid, expressive techniques that highlight the freedom of watercolor while focusing on creativity over perfection.
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Drawing a Sphere with Light & Shadow: A Study in Value
Learn how to draw a realistic sphere, using highlights, mid tones, core shadows, reflected light, and cast shadow.
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Mexican Sun & Moon Folk Art in Oil Pastel
Create artwork inspired by Mexican folk art using oil pastels. Through line, shape, and color theory, you'll explore blending and layering to convey contrast, mood, and meaning. The project highlights the folk art themes of balance and unity.
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Earth’s Systems Journal Cover
Explore the beauty of Earth's systems through this artistic journal cover. You’ll design a colorful journal cover that models the Sun, Land, and Water interactions on Earth. Inspired by the whimsical art of Robin Mead, this project blends science and visual art in a way that helps you reflect on our planet’s complexity—and your creativity.
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Growth Mindset Tree with Acrylics
Create a vibrant tree painting while exploring the power of a growth mindset. Students reflect on resilience and personal growth through art, using acrylics, positive words, and creative leaf designs.
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Growth Mindset Trees Acrylic Markers
This interactive art course empowers students to explore self-awareness and self-management through the creation of a Growth Mindset Tree. Using journals as the canvas and acrylic paint pens as the medium, learners express values, strengths, goals, and healthy coping strategies. The tree metaphor brings personal development to life.