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This is a quite a short, simple and succinct oil pastel project aimed at teaching a few essential oil pastel skills such as layering, blending, colour matching and monoprinting. The theme of this scheme of work is food – which is ideal for engaging students. I always find that students love the experience of using […]
Read More KS3 Oil Pastel Food ProjectThere are seven basic formal / visual elements in art: Line, Shape and Form, Tone / Value, Texture, Colour, Space, Pattern. The formal elements (also known as visual elements) are what artists consider and use when making their artworks, either explicitly or subtly. Understanding the formal elements of art is important and will help you […]
Read More The Formal Elements of ArtVincent Valdez is a Texas-born artist known for his large, hyper-realistic paintings that address real issues in American history and society. Raised in San Antonio, his artwork explores themes of social justice, memory, and the Mexican American experience through his mastery of the human figure. Vincent Valdez’s artwork is more than art; it is a […]
Read More Vincent ValdezAre you working hard on your GCSE art coursework or externally set assignment? Are you wondering how to improve your sketchbook work and presentation?? Are you looking for some fantastic ideas for presenting your GCSE artwork? Okay, then scroll on! There are plenty of examples of amazing GCSE Art sketchbooks here. Enjoy! Are you an […]
Read More GCSE Art Sketchbook ExamplesIn this simple clay art project students create their own bottles or jars inspired by their favourite food and sauce condiments. It’s an ideal project to let students explore family traditions and food cultures. The full scheme of work includes artist research, design work, an introduction to a range of clay techniques and some fantastic […]
Read More KS3 Clay Project: Crazy Condiments!Artist Fiona Morley is a sculptor whose wire artworks show intricate layering and life-like, human forms. Her wire portrait sculptures often explore themes of nature, life, and human experience, inviting viewers to engage with her pieces on both a visual and emotional level. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Fiona Morley makes wire […]
Read More Fiona MorleyPhlegm is a street artist, muralist and illustrator from the UK. He is renowned for his large-scale murals that explore fantastical worlds full of characters, animals and surreal landscapes. Combining highly detailed black and white line work with imaginative themes, Phlegm’s artworks are like stories which have a dreamlike narrative. Get art resources sent straight […]
Read More PhlegmI love the Grid Drawing technique! Okay, just had to get that out there. These printable worksheets are ideal for extension tasks, homework, cover or sub lessons and my students love doing them. I use them pretty much weekly! Grid drawing is, I think, fundamental to improving confidence and skills in art. Used correctly, the […]
Read More Grid Drawing Worksheets for Art LessonsIn these polyblock printing technique lessons, my Y7 art pupils looked at African Adinkra Symbols and used them as inspiration to create their own colourful, printed artworks. They researched and analysed the Adinkra symbols, then created their own symbols and finally created their own polyblock printed artworks. Get Art Resources sent straight to your email: […]
Read More KS3 Art: Block Printing Scheme of Work – Adinkra Symbols