Contemporary Pointillism Artists
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...
Artists who are Inspired by Water
(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...
The Paper Sculptures of Carrie Ann Schumacher
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...
Collage Artists to Use in Art Lessons
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...
Betsy Youngquist tells The Arty Teacher about Playing with Dolls Heads & Humpty Dumpty
I've always been drawn to the beaded creations of Betsy Youngquist. When I read that Youngquists Art Education had had a museum emphasis this seemed to make sense. Her creations would fit well in a museum...
List of Artists to Engage Boys in the Art Classroom
A question for you: How are you going to engage boys in art?
How do you engage boys in art? Research shows that boys engage with art if you use the following themes and ways...
