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Level 1 Videos

Sea Turtle Drawing with Patterns

This video is best suited for K-4th grade.

Students are taken through a simple directed drawing of a sea turtle and, then, they add their own patterns and colors.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
Something to color with

Using a Ruler

This video is best suited for K-4th grade.

Students will learn to use a ruler to draw geometric shapes and forms.

Students will be taken through a directed drawing of a castle using geometric shapes and forms.

The art project in the video can also be a starting point for higher grade and ability levels, whereby youth artists design their own castle with geometric shapes and forms.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
A ruler
Something to color with

Using Cut Paper to Make Art

This video is best suited for K-5th grade.

Students are led through a simple cut paper art making activity that can either be followed, exactly, or youth artists may choose to creatively alter the subject matter to make a unique artwork.

Art materials:
Five pieces of colored construction paper
One blank piece of paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
Scissors
Glue stick

Aztec Calendar

This video is best suited for K-4th grade.

Students will learn about the Aztec civilization and create an art project inspired by the Aztec Calendar.

Art materials:
One piece of blank paper
Aztec Sun God template
Sharpened pencil with eraser
Something to color with

Fun with Lines, Shapes, and Forms!

This video is best suited for K-4th grade.

Students learn about geometric shapes and forms through an art making activity where they create an imagined creature using basic shapes and forms.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with eraser
Something to color with

Art with Symmetry

This video is best suited for K-5th grade.

Students will learn about symmetry in nature, and how to create a symmetrical design art project. The level of complexity within the design is variable depending on grade and ability level.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with eraser
Black pen
Something to color with

Level 2 Videos

Directed Drawing of a Bird

This video is best suited for 4th-8th grade.

Students are led through a directed drawing of a bird, and, then, they add their own backgrounds and color.

Art materials:
One sheet of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
Something to color with

Making Art With Text- Bubble Letters

This video is best suited for all grades.

Students learn how to create an artwork using bubble letters.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
Something to color with

Making Art with Text: Block Letters

This video is suited for all grade levels.

Students learn how to create an art project using block letters.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
Something to color with

Art with Symmetry

This video is best suited for 5th-12th grade.

Students learn about symmetry found in nature and how to draw a symmetrical flower scene. Youth artists may choose their own subject matter in which to draw from, or use what is provided in the video.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
Black marker
Something to color with

One-point Perspective

This video is best suited for 6th-12th grade.

Students learn how to draw using one-point perspective.

Art materials:
A sheet of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
A ruler

Be an Architect!

This video is best suited for 5th-12th grade.

Students will learn how to use basic shapes to design their dream house. The lesson can be followed exactly, or used as an example for students to deviate and create from.

Art materials:
Two sheets of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser

Introduction to the Aztecs

This video is best suited for 6th-12th grade.

Students will learn about the Aztec civilization and create an art project inspired by the Aztec Calendar.

Art materials:
One sheet of blank paper
Aztec Sun God template
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
Something to color with

Level 3 Videos

Draw and Shade In a Realistic Owl

This video is best suited for 6th-12th grade.

Students are led through a directed drawing and shading of a realistic owl.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser

Drawing a Realistic Eye

This video is best suited for 6th-12th grade.

Students are led through a directed drawing and shading for a realistic eye.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser

Watercolor Painting of a Monochromatic Bird

This video is best suited for 6th-12th grade.

Students are led through a directed drawing of a bird that they are shown how to paint
using watercolor techniques.

Art materials:
One sheet of watercolor paper
Watercolor set with a brush
Cup of water
A towel
Sharpened pencil with an eraser

Inspiration from Japan: Kanji and Bamboo Paintings

This video is best suited for 8th-12th grade.

Students are taught about Japan’s Kanji writing system and the symbolism behind their bamboo paintings to inspire them to create their own Kanji bamboo painting.

Art materials:
5 sheets of watercolor paper
Watercolor set with a brush
Cup of water
A towel
A pencil with an eraser

One-point Perspective

This video is best suited for 9th-12th grade.

Students will draw a detailed railroad scene using one-point perspective.

Art materials:
One sheet of blank paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
A ruler

ARTIST VIDEOS

Level 1 & 2: Meet and Be Inspired by artist, Nicole Deline

This video is suited for all grade levels.

Students will meet artist, sculptor and architect, Nicole Deline, and be led through an art project inspired by her work.

Art materials:
Two pieces of blank paper
A ruler
Sharpened pencil with eraser
Something to color with

Level 1: Meet and Be Inspired by Artist, Bhavna Mehta

This video is suited for all grade levels.

Students will meet artist Bhavna Mehta and be led through an art project inspired by her work.

Art materials:
One piece of blank paper
Five different colors of construction paper
Sharpened pencil with an eraser
Scissors
Glue stick