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Gesture & Bad Giraffe Taxedermy

Gesture is an essential skill for artists, and especially taxidermists, to master. 19th century Paris had a giraffe. Not just any giraffe – a beloved giraffe. This giraffe, dubbed “Zarafa”, was adored by the people of Paris. Giraffe wallpapers were … Continue reading

The Must-Know Secret for Teaching Oil Painting on a Budget

Teaching oil painting with a small budget is possible if you apply this one simple principle. (Please note this article contains affiliate links.) Many art educators avoid teaching oil painting in their classrooms due to expense. It is true that … Continue reading

3 Unexpected Podcasts for Art Teachers

There are obvious podcasts for art teachers, and then there are the hidden nuggets that you might have missed. Here are 3 podcasts for art teachers that we think you should definitely know about.   Skill-Based Art: A Learning Resource … Continue reading

Scientific Discoveries in Art

Scientific progress is not always recognized in art, but it plays a significant role in aesthetic developments. The discovery of cadmiums as a use for pigment had an enormous effect on the trajectory of art. Cadmium reds, yellows, oranges, and … Continue reading

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Art Education Resources for Teachers

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Powerpoint: Eyeballs

This fun lesson plan helps students discover how ellipses change shape based on their relationship to the viewer.

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Powerpoint: Keying Values

Discover how to make a plan for values before ever touching pencil to paper. This lesson will teach you how to key your values to create beautiful effects in your drawings.

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Powerpoint: Shiny!

Discover how to manipulate values to create shiny effects.

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Powerpoint: Smart Value Scale

Discover how to create a 9 step value scale the smart way!

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