Abstract art lesson

Get students in the mindset of the artist with this clever abstract art lesson that focuses on how to teach abstract art for middle school and high school.

Abstract art is so much fun. All you do is take an object and reinvent it in some way. It's pretty fun to play with different ways to express yourself with abstract artwork. Additionally, kids are great at it, and will love to join in on the fun. I've gathered up ten of my favorite…

Keeping an artistic journal is a fantastic and low-pressure way to express yourself. Visual journaling can help you work through your emotions through meditative painting exercises, and in this blog post, I’ll share four abstract art sketchbook prompts to give your art journal some structure!&nb

By Nicole Tinkham When looking at a famous abstract painting do you ever think “I could do that”? If you’re wondering how something so simple can be considered a masterpiece, you’re not alone. Is i…

What is abstract art and what makes a painting abstract or not? Learn all about fundamental abstract painting techniques that will change the way you see!

Extra-fun abstract acrylic painting project for kids K-12 that gives great results! This project can be tailored to different ages/abilities.

Looking for abstract art activities for kids? This Paul Klee for kids project is hands-on and engaging for students. Plus, you can extend their knowledge with literacy components.

Get students in the mindset of the artist with this clever abstract art lesson that focuses on how to teach abstract art for middle school and high school.

Have you ever wanted to have your students create an expressive work of art, but didn't know where to start? Last year I took a workshop at the Expressive Arts Institute in San Diego. It was an amazing weekend that opened up my mind to the possibilities of working through emotions in art. There was one exercise that I really loved and I immediately saw how it could benefit teenagers. I tweaked it a little bit for my high school art class, and I can honestly say it was the best art project I…

Middle School Art Sub Plans and Lessons