Describes a seventh-grade art project used to help students explore different types of art mediums. Focuses on each of the four parts of the project: (1) pencil; (2) pen and ink; (3) paint; and (4) collage. (CMK)

Describes an art project in which noodles, the tubular colorful foam floating devices used in swimming pools, were the subject matter. Explains that the students drew their compositions, stretched the paper, and then used watercolor to paint their compositions. Discusses the process in detail. (CMK)

Presents an art activity that enables first-grade students to learn about color mixing by driving toys trucks through paint. Explains that the students created rainbow fish and drew the background with crayons. States that this activity demonstrates how to utilize nontraditional tools or objects when creating art. (CMK)

Proposes a lesson in which students create grand-scale sculptures of three-dimensional objects through drawing, clay modeling, armature construction, papier-mache application, and painting. Describes in detail the process of creating the sculptures from brainstorming and drawing different ideas to painting the sculptures. (CMK)

Describes an activity in which fourth grade students created a three-dimensional representation of Vincent Van Gogh's room in Arles (France). Expounds that the students had to invent their own strategies for three-dimensional construction and two-dimensional embellishment. Provides directions for creating the room and bed. (CMK)

Presents an art activity where the students create a mixed media painting by making a center area made of copper repousse and carrying the design in soft colored pencil and/or tempera paint to an outside mat creating a continuity of design. Discusses the process in detail. (CMK)

Describes a watercolor lesson based on autumn leaves. Discusses the process, including but not limited to initial thumbnail sketches, how to start the paintings, and how to paint actual leaves onto the preliminary surface treatment. (CMK)

Presents an art activity for fifth-grade students in which they learn about basic shapes and what happens when shapes overlap, draw seven overlapping geometric shapes, review the use of acrylic paint and mixing colors, and finally paint with primary colors. (CMK)

Explains that creating paper-pulp bowls is designed to acquaint students with the beginning vocabulary and finger dexterity needed to sculpt clay. Describes the process of making paper-pulp bowls and identifies important vocabulary words. Provides directions for making paper bowl forms and lists the materials. (CMK)

Presents an art project where fifth-grade students painted murals of windows in the boys and girls school restrooms. States that they used a technique called "trompe l'oeil" that uses shadows and perspective to achieve realism that tricks the eye. (CMK)

Describes an art lesson for high school students in "Introduction to Art" that focuses on the style of Frank Stella. States that the students chose a theme, such as representational or abstract, and based their "Stella-esque" assemblage on that theme. (CMK)

Presents an art lesson for first-grade students where they painted portraits of their fathers (or the significant male in their lives) for Father's Day. Explains that the students secretly observed their fathers in order to enable them to create the portraits as a surprise. (CMK)

Discusses a fresco assignment taught during a workshop for an art history class where students created their own fresco paintings. Provides background information on the fresco technique and the materials that are used. Describes the process of creating the frescos and lists the needed materials. (CMK)

Describes an art activity that enables beginning art students to practice their skills and techniques using watercolor as a medium. States that the students use paint, paper, and an inexpensive stencil set of the alphabet. Explains that students create a symmetrical design that fills the sheet of paper. (CMK)

Presents a lesson where the students painted water scenes instead of creating traditional landscapes featuring houses, trees, and mountains. States that the students developed their composition and painting skills along with increasing their sense of beauty and imaginations. Discusses the process of creating the waterscapes in detail. (CMK)