High school art projects

After nearly a decade of teaching secondary students, I've had a lot of time to test out a variety of 2d art projects. Let's face it: as teachers, sometimes we plan and plan and plan. We are so excited to deliver the project, and then... it flops. Students are uninterested and the final products aren't

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Using white pencil on black paper can be really satisfying and a great way to inspire your students. It's a valuable way to teach your students how to create smooth shading, the importance of being able to make that shading go imperceptibly from light to dark, i.e. tonal/value scales, and how shading creates form. It's

Shading layers. Pencil drawing. Illusion of depth. Art lesson.

This project is a great way to teach positive and negative space in art. It is perfect for Halloween or anytime of year. Find step-by-step instructions and ideas for your classroom.

Learn how to make this pop art inspired newspaper collage painting using just a few items including some acrylic paint colors of your choice. An upcycle project to give you wow-factor for your walls.

Step by step lesson to review the elements of art

Sparkle up your creative canvas with our disco ball painting project! Dive into a world of vibrant colors and mirror ball magic. Join our step-by-step guided lessons to create a dazzling masterpiece that captures the essence of disco fever. Unleash your inner artist and let the dance of colors begin – embark on the ultimate disco ball painting adventure today

High School art students create self-portraits with charcoal on reclaimed cardboard. Read the full art lesson.

Are you looking for an engaging and easy-to-follow mindful art lesson idea for middle or high school? This neurographic art project was a huge success.