India Ink Landscape Art Lesson

Try out this minimalist india ink landscape art lesson to create stunning results with a beautiful sense of depth. We focused on creating depth and space using value throughout the parts of a landscape. My students really enjoyed looking at Japanese ink landscapes while playing around with such fun and inexpensive materials. India Ink Landscape Tutorial This video explains my technique entirely and is great … Continue reading India Ink Landscape Art Lesson

Sierra MachadoOctober 13, 2022October 18, 2022Leave a comment

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Colored Pencil Pumpkin Artwork

Fall is here and my students are obsessed with all things Spooky Season! Try out these colored pencil pumpkin artworks focusing on blending dynamic color and value. Colored Pencil Pumpkin Artwork Classroom Ready Tutorial: They have been working really hard on color theory and blending with this abstract artwork and pumpkin drawing made a great extension activity as students finished at different paces. I love … Continue reading Colored Pencil Pumpkin Artwork

Sierra MachadoOctober 7, 2022January 11, 2023Leave a comment

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Found Object Assemblage Sculpture

Found object assemblage sculpture is one of my all time favorite lessons. They are budget friendly and a great introduction to composition, which can be a tricky topic in the art room. I love seeing my students’ inner scavenger come alive. There are so many directions to take a found object assemblage and many contemporary artists to draw inspiration. If you have a short attention … Continue reading Found Object Assemblage Sculpture

Sierra MachadoSeptember 30, 2022January 31, 2023Leave a comment

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Mixed Media Contour Portraits

Contour drawing is my all time favorite way to draw and to teach students to draw from direct observation. This year my students are trying out mixed media contour portraits. We are building on developmental skills while allowing students to get crazy with color and their own personal style. I have done this technique with a wide range of ability levels. From 6th graders to …

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Sierra MachadoSeptember 9, 2022September 12, 2022Leave a comment

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Back to School Resources for Art Teachers

August is my least favorite month. It never gets any easier when the high temperatures of July roll right into August and the back to school ads start running. Although I dread it all summer, I really do love the first couple weeks of school. I get anxious and overwhelmed with all the details, but once the students start walking through my door I feel … Continue reading Back to School Resources for Art Teachers