New Ideas for Artistic Expression
Finding new art challenges to try can be difficult if seeking inspiration or new ideas. An over-familiarity with one’s chosen medium can make the practice seem stale. But trying a new way of colour mixing, untried subject matter or combining two techniques can bring a fresh insight. Art Lesson Plans for Arts Education
In this vein, this blog can be used by developing artists and teachers alike. A section for teachers can be found on matters as lesson planning, learning theories, assessments and health & safety, etc,.
Each artclass challenge can be used by teachers and artists, and comprise of clear sections:
- Introductory paragraphs setting out the challenge.
- Art materials needed for the artclass.
- The method, describing step by step instructions on how each drawing or painting exercise was done.
- Differentiation via suggestions on how less confident students as well as those who are more experienced may adjust the activities to suit ability.
- Links to related articles and videos that may further inform on the art lesson.
Overall, the submenu on the right are divided into:
- Teaching Art: Preparing for the art class, such as making a safe studio, writing objectives and basic learning theories.
- Art Materials for Artclass: Information about the art materials needed for the art lessons.
- Essential Art Theories: Lessons to underpin painting, such as colour theory, composing paintings and basic drawing methods.
- Art Lessons for Children: Art activities for infants and juniors.
- Painting for Beginners: Artclass for first-time adults.
- Classes for Practising Artists: Classes for intermediate ability.
- Experimental Art: Art lessons to encourage advancement.
- Advanced Class: Art lessons for experienced artists.
- Life Class: Art lessons on rendering the figure.
- Literacy in Art: Ideas to incorporate literacy into art class, such as research assignments and dissertations.
- Artclass Differentiation: Creating differentiation for students who need support.
- What Went Wrong? Troubleshooting problem areas in the art lesson where things didn’t go to plan.
- Evaluation & Assessment: How to inform students of their progress and to conduct the end-of-course assessment.
This blog is designed for developing artists and art teachers looking for art activities or lesson plans. A section on how to prepare for teaching will also help art teachers get to grips with conducting a class; the numerous artclass challenges.offers comprehensive ideas on art activities.
The introductory section and the basics of art theory have been sourced from my book, How Can I Inspire my Painting Class? (which focuses upon art lesson ideas for oil painting.) But this blog offers comprehensive ideas for art exercises for a wider choice of art mediums including acrylics, alkyds, pastels and watercolors.
Colour mixing theory
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