This download includes five high-quality Anna Atkins–inspired cyanotype images, plus an accompanying information sheet introducing her work and significance.Anna Atkins (1799–1871) was a British botanist and is widely recognised as one of the earliest photographers, using the cyanotype process to document plant specimens in the 1840s. Ready to print and easy to use, these images […]
A useful list of cyanotype artists. These artists have been chosen for their varied and exciting ways of working. If you are interested in cyanotypes, you’ll love my Introduction to Cyanotypes online training. To access this art resource, press subscribe above and select the free subscription. You’ll be able to download 3 of my free […]
This free Warm & Cool Colours Handout is useful when teaching your students about warm and cool colours, and why artists use them. To access this art lesson, press subscribe above and select the free subscription. You’ll be able to download 3 of my free downloads every month. The free subscription always remains free.
A one-page list of the elements of art and principles of design with definitions. Great for art analysis activities. To access this art lesson, press subscribe above and select the free subscription. You’ll be able to download 3 of my free downloads every month. Welcome to The Arty Teacher community! There are many more free art […]
This useful and versatile art lesson is a great way to teach your students the skilled use of media. Whether you choose graphite pencil, coloured pencils or cross-hatching with pen, you’ll get dramatic results. This download includes: To access this art lesson, press subscribe above and select the free subscription. You’ll be able to download […]
How do you help low-ability students or a large mixed ability class to take better photographs? Providing a list of tasks that are specific, easy to understand and encourage exploration is a solution. This one-page download is designed to encourage students to take a greater quantity of more varied photographs. The tasks are suitable for […]
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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.
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