Diptych, Triptych & Polyptych Handout and Presentation Help your students understand the difference between a single artwork, diptych, triptych and polyptych with this clear, visually engaging resource. This download includes a 4-page illustrated handout and an accompanying presentation (available in both PowerPoint and Google Slides) that explain each format using simple definitions, practical examples and […]
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 list of portrait artists brings together a diverse range of portrait artists from around the world, highlighting how identity, culture, and personal experience are explored through portraiture across different global contexts. There are over 100 on the list. Of course, it’s impossible to include every portrait artist but this is a good starting point […]
Learning Objectives Students will understand how to create a tonal value scale using pencil.Students will control pencil pressure to produce a range of tones/values from light to dark.Students will recognise the importance of tonal range in observational drawing. Description Creating a Tonal Value Scale is a simple but essential drawing activity that helps students create […]
This download includes five high-quality Anna Atkins–inspired cyanotype images, plus an accompanying information sheet introducing her work and significance.Anna Atkins (1799–1871) was a British botanist and is widely recognised as one of the earliest photographers, using the cyanotype process to document plant specimens in the 1840s. Ready to print and easy to use, these images […]
A useful list of cyanotype artists. These artists have been chosen for their varied and exciting ways of working. If you are interested in cyanotypes, you’ll love my Introduction to Cyanotypes online training. To access this art resource, press subscribe above and select the free subscription. You’ll be able to download 3 of my free […]
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.
