Free Artist Quizzes for Art Lessons

Ever set an artist research task, then spent the next lesson trying to work out who actually completed it? I’ve created something that will help… 😊 🎨 I’ve made FREE interactive Artist Research Quizzes for secondary and GCSE Art students. They’re ideal for homework, cover lessons or independent artist research. Students explore an artist’s work, […]

How to Analyse Art

How to Analyse Art: A Guide for Art Students, Teenagers and… Anyone else asking ‘what does it mean?’ 🖼️ 💡 If you’re looking for help with your art annotations, or help writing about art in general, click here to use the GCSE Art Annotation Assistant. Ever looked at a piece of art and thought… What […]

KS3 Art Painting Scheme of Work: Abstract Still Life

I love teaching this Abstract Still Life painting project! I have used this painting scheme of work with lots of different year 8 groups and they have all enjoyed it and made great progress. The outcomes are all different and students like being able to see how they can improve their work each week, even […]

Art Cover Lesson Worksheets

Creating cover lessons for art can be quite tricky – especially when you are stuck for time or need something quick, effective and engaging 😵‍💫 In an effort to keep things interesting for my students, I have created these printable PDF worksheets to: Students usually need specialist equipment or specific instructions on how to create […]

The Formal Elements of Art

There 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 […]

GCSE Art Sketchbook Examples

Are 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 […]

KS3 Clay Project: Crazy Condiments!

In 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 […]

Grid Drawing Worksheets for Art Lessons

I 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! *UPDATE* I have added even more reference pictures to the PDF for you to choose from […]

GCSE Art Project: Drypoint Etching

I designed this GCSE art drypoint etching project with the intention of having students understand the different applications of mark-making drawing techniques, and getting an insight into a simple but effective printing process. The drypoint etching technique is one of my favourites as it is so versatile and can be done without any specialist printing […]

GCSE Artist Research Guide

Creating research about artists is a creative and exciting part of a GCSE course. It will allow you to discover new artworks and learn about how artists think and work. This GCSE artist research guide will help you find an appropriate artist, analyse their work and present your research to a GCSE standard. The purpose […]