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Perspective 101
Perspective brings art to life by presenting a scene exactly as a viewer would see it in reality. This includes providing a focal point and adjusting the scale of the objects in the scene according to...
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Geometric Quilt Blocks: Art Lesson Plan
Colorful, geometric quilts have been around for what seems like forever. However, before the industrial revolution made it affordable to access a wide range of printed fabrics, quilts like we see today...
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Acrylic Mediums 101
Acrylic paint is versatile, affordable, and easy to clean from brushes and other applicators. Check out six types of acrylic mediums and see how they create different effects. Why We Use Acrylic Paint...
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18 Teacher Must-Have Classroom Art Supplies
Keeping your students’ creativity alive starts with having the right tools and supplies on hand when an arts and craft project comes up. From construction paper to the crayons, markers, and colored...
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Symmetrical Spaces and Kawaii Faces – Art Lesson Plan
Visual symmetry creates balance in art, and while there are many different ways to create a balanced image, symmetrically aligned characters and environments create simple and natural-feeling balance....
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Historic Lesson of Art & Science – Art Lesson Plan
Taking the beauty of nature and putting it down on paper has been the quest of many artists throughout history, but few have measured up to the detail and colorful technique in the works of John James...
View ArticleOur Partnership with Fresh Artists Continues to Thrive
Since 2016, School Specialty and Sax have partnered with the national award-winning non-profit organization, Fresh Artists® to bring the benefits of art education to students across the country. In its...
View ArticleConstruction Paper 101
Construction paper is a staple in art classrooms across the country. If you find yourself unsure of which type is the most useful for certain projects, or offers the right texture and colors, we’ve got...
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Perspective 101
Perspective brings art to life by presenting a scene exactly as a viewer would see it in reality. This includes providing a focal point and adjusting the scale of the objects in the scene according to...
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Acrylic Mediums 101
Acrylic paint is versatile, affordable, and easy to clean from brushes and other applicators. Check out six types of acrylic mediums and see how they create different effects. Why We Use Acrylic Paint...
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Art Lesson Plan: Gel Powers with Pizzazz
Acrylic paint, foil origami paper and some creativity will make this monoprint making lesson plan a favorite for artists both young and more advanced. The Gel Powers with Pizzazz Lesson Plan...
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Art Lesson Plan: Glitter Collage
The term collage comes from the French verb “coller,” which means “to paste,” or “to stick.” Developed in the early 20th century, this abstract technique uses found and fancy papers that are glued...
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Sax Versatemp 101: Choosing the Right Tempera Paint
Tempera paint is the go-to option for young artists as it is easier to clean off of palettes and brushes than traditional acrylic paint. The Sax Versatemp tempera paint lineup offers versatility and...
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Art Lesson Plan: Tab & Slot Teapot
The tab and slot method was first introduced by the Russian Constructivist, Naum Gabo. His most famous works, “Constructed Head 1” and “Constructed Head 2,” were created by using flat planes (in his...
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Art Lesson Plan: Corobuff Cake Sculpture
Creating a delicious-looking art piece with Corobuff paper gives students an opportunity to learn more about the classic art of cake decoration. Help them to put their own spin on the creation and...
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Art Lesson Plan: Expressionistic Impasto Landscape
Impasto artwork has a way of capturing attention as its texture and implication of movement pairs with the colors to create emotion on the canvas. Heavy-bodied acrylic paints work together with brushes...
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Art Lesson Plan: Bar Soap Resist
Using a resist substance is a great way to highlight the importance and experiment with the use of positive and negative space in a piece of art. The resist substance for this art lesson plan is bar...
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Art Lesson Plan: Kandinsky Recycled
Monoprint artwork is considered the most painterly of the printmaking methods as it creates one unique piece of artwork that can’t be versioned or recreated multiple times. This art lesson plan for...
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Art Lesson Plan: Brilliantly Colored Sea Creatures
Brightly colored plants and animals may be fun to see, but their patterns and colors also serve an important purpose. Survival for creatures in the ocean may mean being able to blend into their...
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Art Lesson Plan: Through the Microscope
Creating art with traditional tools can be challenging for students with special needs. This lesson plan incorporates the use of adapted art tools that are larger, easier to grip, and have adjustable...
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