Poppy Seed Heads for Drawing is a collection of clear, high-quality reference images presented across 10 pages, perfect for observational drawing in the art classroom. These natural forms are ideal for helping students practise careful looking, capturing form, texture, and tones/values while developing confidence in drawing from reference. Poppy Seed Heads for Drawing is a […]
Half & Half Parrot Drawings – half picture, half drawing. One in pencil, one in coloured pencil. Perfect! Drawing birds is in lots of curricula, and these parrots are wonderfully inspiring. This task encourages detailed, tonal work and because students only draw half the image, it’s both supportive and time-saving. Included in this download: There […]
Dürer Pillow Challenge is a focused and engaging observational drawing lesson that helps students build confidence with drawing soft objects that have form through careful looking, tone and mark-making. Learning Objectives: Students will: Included in this download: Description This drawing lesson is inspired by Albrecht Dürer’s beautifully observed pillow studies and is designed to encourage […]
Half & Half Owl Drawings – half picture, half drawing. One in pencil, one in coloured pencil. Perfect for your bird units. Drawing birds is in lots of curricula, and these owls are wonderfully inspiring. This task encourages detailed, tonal work and because students only draw half the image, it’s both supportive and time-saving. Included […]
Looking for a way to make homework more engaging for your art students? This Drawing Art Homework Menu is packed with exciting, flexible tasks under headings such as natural forms, still life, texture and more! Designed like a restaurant menu, it gives students the power to choose their own task while developing key skills. Perfect for […]
Teaching students to draw drapery is an excellent way to build their observational and shading skills — especially useful when developing portrait work. Inspired by Albrecht Dürer, a master of drawing fabric and form, this lesson helps students explore how light and shadow describe folds and texture. This lesson uses charcoal. It can be taught […]
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.
