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Butterflies in Flight
Explore growth and change through chalk pastel silhouette. Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly, color theory, and how to blend chalk pastels to make vibrant butterfly art.
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Art Educator ProCreative ExplorerCreative PathwayElement of Art - Color TheoryElement of Art: ColorGrade 1Grade 2KinderLiteracy and ArtPainting Watercolor WashesScience and ArtWatercolor for BeginnersWatercolor PaintingWatercolor PansWatercolor PensPout Pout Fish in Watercolor
xplore watercolor through Deborah Diesen’s The Pout-Pout Fish. Students will master Composition and Value using either markers or pan paints. This flexible lesson includes directed drawing or image transfer options, while integrating SEL themes like feelings and positive self-talk.
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Art Educator ProCreative ExplorerCreative PathwayElement of Art: ColorPainting Watercolor WashesWatercolor for BeginnersWatercolor PaintingWatercolor PencilsWatercolor Tips for BeginnersWatercolor Pencil Techniques & Tips
Explore how watercolor pencils bridge the gap between drawing and painting. By controlling how and when we add water, we can create everything from sharp details to soft, atmospheric washes.
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Acrylic Paint MarkersArt Educator ProCreative PathwayElement of Art - LineJournal CoverJournal CoversSELSelf-CareTree ArtSelf-Care Tree
Explore the connection between creativity and well-being by designing a Self-Care Tree. Using color, line, and symbolism, each branch and root represents different ways to nurture the mind, body, and heart. Encourage self-awareness, emotional expression, and personal growth while reinforcing the idea that, like a tree, we thrive with self-care.
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Venetian Mixed Media with Image Transfer
Step into the magic of Venice through this vibrant mixed-media art piece that blends acrylics, texture, and image transfer techniques. ✨ Learn how layering, composition, and soft washes of color bring the charm of Italian canals to life.
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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.
