This is the official, artist-approved presentation about the work of British painter Peter Davis, whom I was lucky enough to interview. Famous for his portrait paintings, he is the perfect artist to introduce your students to if you are planning a portrait project. He has exhibited at The National Portrait Gallery, and his work explores […]
This is the official, artist-approved presentation about the work of Japanese sculptor Yukihiro Akama, whom I was lucky enough to interview. Famous for his miniature wooden houses, he is the perfect artist to introduce your students to if you are planning an architecturally inspired project. This presentation examines his process and techniques for texturing his […]
This is the official, artist-approved, presentation about the work of street artist Phlegm. The presentation includes a script, which is below each slide, and through questioning encourages students to consider their first impression and explore his many different types of art. Famous for his monochrome murals and drawings Phlegm invites us into his fantastical world of […]
This is the official, artist-approved, presentation about the work of artist Ileana Hunter. The presentation includes a script, which is below each slide, and through questioning the presentation encourages students to consider their first impression, explore her different types of work, themes in her work and her powerful use of negative space. Famous for her […]
This is the official, artist-approved, presentation about the work of artist Nicola McBride. Famous for her detailed ballpoint pen, still life artworks of Scottish products, she is the perfect artist to introduce your students to if you are exploring the themes of food and drink, local products, still life or memories. The 16-slide presentation includes: […]
Artist Duncan Cameron creates work on a range of topics, including marine life and skulls. Working on interesting surfaces, he is wonderful to include in your teaching if you are delivering natural forms or ‘under the sea’ projects. A majority of slides include questioning to engage your learners. This presentation includes: An introduction to the […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
