Grades 3-5 Art Videos
Welcome Artists !
August Video
Setting Up Your Artist Studio - Part 1
For our first video you are going to learn how to set up your own special artist work space/artist studio. It will be the place you go to create, relax, use your imagination and, if possible, keep your art supplies. Remember, artists create art anywhere; in a garage, on a table, in a corner of a room and even outside. Have fun finding your special artist space.
August Video
Drawing Doodle People - Part 2
After setting up your studio space now it's time to draw! In this video you will learn how to draw a group of "doodle" people and a variety of facial expressions using line and shape. It's a great opportunity to create your own unique characters while experimenting with different art tools.
Extension ideas:
Create a welcome poster that you can share with your teacher and class.
Be an illustrator and writer. Write a story about your characters.
September Video
Seascape using Line and Design
Learn how to create a seascape using the element of art , line while creating your own unique design. It is a great opportunity to learn about all the amazing things you can do with line in addition to, how artists use the principals of design in their artwork.
Have fun creating and using your imagination !
September Video
Shapes and Cityscapes
Hello Artists !
Learn how to draw a cityscape using the elements of art, line and shape . Enjoy creating your own unique cityscape.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
September/ October Video
Art and Nature
Hello Artists !
Happy Fall ! In this video you will have fun going on a nature walk , collecting art materials, and creating an interesting leaf design from life.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep being creative !
Art Video for Any Time of the Year
Shapes and Collage
Part 1- Materials and Facial features
Hello Artists !
Learn about the art of collage using the element of art, shape to create a unique animal portrait.
The art of collage is very fun however, it is an artist process that takes time. It is recommended to view this video in parts and divide your project work time into 3-4 sessions.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep being creative !
Art Video for Any Time of the Year
Shapes and Collage
Part 2- Assembling your Collage
After gathering your materials, and learning how to create your animal's facial features it's time to start collaging ! In this video you will learn tips on collaging and how to put your animal portrait collage together.
Have fun and keep creating !
October Video
Spider Webs and Spiders
Hello Artists !
Have fun drawing and painting a spider web and spider using the elements of art , line, shape, and color. In this video you will also learn some helpful painting tips.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
October Video
" Dia De Los Muertos Skull"
Hello Artists !
Feliz Dia De Los Muertos !
In this video you will enjoy creating a "Day of the Dead" skull using the elements of art , principals of design, and your imagination.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
November Video
Harvest Landscape
Hello Artists !
Happy November, it's harvest time !
In this video you will learn how to create a one point perspective harvest landscape using the elements of art.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
November Video
Harvest Corn Art Lesson
Have fun creating colorful harvest corn using the elements of art, and the principles of design.
Remember, have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
Video for Anytime of the Year
Start a Visual Journal
Hello Artists !
It's time to get creative and express your unique self !
Have fun learning how to start your own visual journal by creating unique visual journal pages.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
November Video
Thanksgiving Card
Hello Artists !
Happy Thanksgiving!
Have fun learning how to draw a turkey using the elements of art and principles of design. Then create an original Thanksgiving card or just enjoy creating unique turkey art.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
November /December Video
Whimsical Trees
Hello Artists !
Have fun learning how to create unique whimsical trees using the elements of art and principles of design.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
December Video
Winter Animal Characters
Hello Artists !
Enjoy creating unique animal characters using the elements of art and principles of design.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
December Video
"Snow Person Tree "
Let's welcome winter ! Have fun creating a
" snow person tree" using the elements of art and the principles of design.
Remember, have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
December Video
The Giving Tree
Hello Artists !
Enjoy using the elements of art and principles of design to create a unique giving tree inspired by artist Gustav Klimt.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
Below are links to Klimt's artwork and The Giving Tree poem:
Art Video for Any Time of the Year
Creating Emperor Penguins
Hello Artists !
Enjoy using the elements of art, line, shape, and color to create emperor penguins.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
January Video
Martin Luther Jr. Art Lesson
Hello Artists ,
Let's get inspired through art and history. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and create a Pop Art piece about your dreams for our world.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
MLK Jr. Video Links:
January Video
Winter Watercolor Landscape - Part 1
Hello Artists !
Enjoy using the elements of art, line, shape, and color to create a winter watercolor landscape with trees.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
January Video Continued
Watercolor Trees/Adding Trees to a Landscape - Part 2
Hello Artists !
Enjoy using the elements of art, line, shape, and color to create trees, and learn how to add them to your landscape.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
February/Black History Month
Alma Woodsey Thomas Inspired Art Lesson
Hello Artists ,
In honor of Black History Month we are going to celebrate the artwork of Alma Thomas artist, and educator.
Enjoy learning about Alma Thomas , and have fun creating color field paintings.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
Art and Music Links Below:
Artist: Alma W. Thomas Video Link
Artist: Alma Thomas Video Link
Music for Art Lesson: Thomas Paintings with Music
February/ Ground Hog Day Video
Groundhog Drawing
Happy Groundhog Day- February 2nd
Hello Artists ,
Have fun using line, shape and color to create a ground hog popping out of it's hole. Will there be 6 more weeks of Winter or is Spring near ?
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
Video Link Choices below:
Valentine's Day Video
"Britto Hearts"
Hello Artists !
Happy Valentine's Day
Have fun learning how to create unique hearts using the elements of art and principles of design.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
Artist Romero Britto Link Below:
Winter Video
Design and Pattern Mittens- Part 1
Enjoy getting creative ! Design unique mittens using pattern, shape, and the principles of design.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
Pattern Videos Below:
Winter Video Continued
Design and Pattern Mittens- Part 2
Have fun adding your own unique color pattern to your mittens . Enjoy creating a snowy background.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
March Video
" Op Art Shamrock "
Happy St. Patrick's Day-March 17th
Hello Artists,
Have fun creating an "Op Art Shamrock " ! Learn about Op Art , and use the elements of art, and principles of design to create a unique shamrock.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
March/April Video
Spring Showers - "Umbrella Art"
Hello Artists !
Happy Spring !
Have fun learning how to create a dimensional umbrella, and figure using the elements of art, and principles of design.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
Optional : Umbrella Template link below
March - April Video
"Spring Ducks"
Hello Artists,
Let's have fun using the elements of art to create a "Spring Duck".
Remember, have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
March/April Video
"Rabbit and other Animal Art"
Hello Artists !
Let's hop into Spring and create some rabbit art.
Have fun learning how to create a rabbit portrait and/or other animal portraits using the elements of art, and principles of design.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
April Video
Creating Multiple Tulips
Let's celebrate spring by creating tulips using the elements of art and the principals of design. Enjoy strengthening your overlapping skills. Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
April Video
"Drawing Multiple Frogs"
Hello Artists !
Ribbit, ribbit.... it's time to create some frog art.
Enjoy learning how to create multiple frogs using the elements of art, and principles of design.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
See Frog Facts Video Below:
April Video
"Earth Day Lesson "
Earth Day , April 22
Hello Artists !
Let's thank our Earth for all the wonderful resources it gives us. Create an Earth Day inspired art project using the elements of art, design, and your creativity.
Have fun using your amazing imagination and remember, keep creating !
Circle Template Link Below