Asking students ‘What emotions do you think of?’ when they look at an artwork is a powerful way to engage with art and an alternative to more formal types of art analysis. This starter activity, designed to engage your students as soon as the lesson begins, is simply looking at 5 artworks and asking that […]
During this gnarled twigs dip pen project, students experiment with dip pens, research Van Gogh’s drawings and then create a detailed, expressive dip pen drawing of a gnarled twig. Perfect! Optionally, if you need a shorter project, you could simply get students to create a dip pen drawing. Included in this download: Please note, there […]
20 Portrait Bust Images – wonderful to draw! There’s a long-standing tradition of art students honing their observational skills by drawing portrait busts—and for good reason! Busts offer strong tonal contrast, dramatic lighting, and timeless facial features that are perfect for developing drawing accuracy. This download includes 20 high-quality portrait bust images, ready for your […]
20 Portrait Bust Grid Drawings! There’s a long-standing tradition of art students honing their observational skills by drawing portrait busts—and for good reason! Busts offer strong tonal contrast, dramatic lighting, and timeless facial features that are perfect for developing drawing accuracy. This download includes 20 high-quality portrait bust images with a grid overlay, ready for […]
This one-page download has everything you need to guide your students how to draw a twisted vine in your absence. Wonderful, textural vines, clear instructions and an extension task. There are many for sub/cover lessons available on The Arty Teacher so you can set work that fits in with the projects you are teaching.
Drawing funny faces is a fun download that engages your learners with detailed observational drawing. Ideal for a portrait project or end of term activity. The resource includes a range of ethnicities and age groups. This download includes: 5 Grid Drawings 5 ‘Complete the Missing Half’ worksheets A grid to draw on (pictured left) A […]
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.
