If you are planning on running a Natural Forms project, this presentation of artists that feature natural forms in their work makes an excellent introduction. 16 painters, photographers, ceramicists and sculptors are featured. A big thank you to them for giving me permission to use their images to help art teachers. You can learn more […]
This is the official, artist-approved, presentation about the work of artist Klari Reis. Famous for her Petri dish installations, she is a perfect artist to introduce your students to if you are looking for a science cross-curricular connection or want to deliver a STEAM project. The 15 slide presentation includes: To learn more about Klari […]
This free Ben Heine presentation is the official, artist-approved, presentation. I’d like to thank Ben Heine for his permission and input. This presentation is ideal to introduce this exciting artist to your students. It is 20 slides long and includes: This really has all you need to run a complete Ben Heine project. You can […]
Thank you to visual artist Robin Brooks for sharing her artwork and ethos with art teachers around the globe. This free presentation explores 9 of her collage landscapes over 6 slides. It is ideal to introduce her work to your students and you should allow 15-20 minutes of lesson time, depending on how vocal your […]
I’m delighted to make available to you the official, artist-approved, presentation on textile artist Cas Holmes. This 18 slide presentation explores, through questioning, the themes in Holmes work. It then goes on to examine her process. She is the ideal starting point for an art or textile project. The presentation includes a script within it […]
This free presentation about Portuguese painter Cristina Troufa is the official, artist approved, presentation. I’d like to thank Cristine Troufa for her permission and input. The presentation is designed to be a 10-15 minute introduction to the artists work. There is lots of questioning within the presentation and how long it takes will depend on […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
