The Arty Teacher

Texture refers to the surface quality of an object or artwork, which can be either real or implied. The elements of art, which include texture, colour, line, tone/values, shape, form and space, are essential components of creating visually engaging and captivating artwork. One of the most appealing elements of art is texture, which adds depth, […]

On Facebook, I read a conversation between two art teachers saying how much they liked using Buddha Boards in the art room. I had no idea what they were talking about, so I jumped on Google to find out. I discovered… A Buddha Board is a type of painting board that allows you to create […]

An extension task is an additional activity or project that is provided to students who have completed the primary lesson or project. The extension task allows students to explore the concepts and skills learned in the lesson more deeply or practice them more thoroughly. It extends learning. Short or Long? It may be that the […]

Teaching portraits is really difficult because if something isn’t quite right, we notice it straight away. It’s an unforgiving subject matter. Since the beginning of time, artists have been captivated by the idea of replicating a likeness of a person, be it themselves or someone else. I believe teaching portraits should be in all good […]

What makes the ideal end of year art activity? You’re probably exhausted. You may have just poured all your energy into end-of-year exams or possibly an art show. You need something that is both easy and engaging. It is even better if it looks fun! What makes the end of year art activities below ideal? […]

How green is your art department? Are you looking for Eco friendly art supplies? Do you consider the impact the materials you are using and the packaging are having on the environment? It’s my experience that art teachers tend to really care about the environment and the impact their actions are having on climate change. […]