Insects are such an amazing starting point for a school art project. This blog post explores 6 artists who are inspired by insects and who each have their own distinctive and recognisable style. I'd like to thank them all for agreeing to be in this blog post and free...
Don't some students just love Pointillism? Although it is painstakingly slow, they value the results it gives them. Most art teachers have heard of Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, but the following artists are alive and well, and using pointillism today. The following artists told me about their influences, art...
Nothing like going back to school with one or two Art Teacher T-Shirts. I've been having a self-indulgent browse of the best on Amazon. Which is your favorite?
(Images used with permission from the artists or are public domain)
Artists who are inspired by water is a fantastic theme to pursue with your students and one that artists have completed in so many different ways. Amongst the following artists, you will find paintings, pastel work, collage and textiles. Hopefully,...
The lace-like ruffles, the leafy skirts, the frills and layers of the dresses made by Carrie Ann Schumacher make her work instantly appealing. I've found that students find her work truly engaging and she is a fantastic starting point for all sorts of art projects.
I was surprised to learn...
I've put together this list of collage artists to give you an overview of who you could use in the classroom with your students. There are some old favourites here and hopefully some new ones too. Click on any image to go to a google search or the artist's...
