Valentines art lessons middle school

Middle School Art Lesson. Grade 6. February to tie in with Valentine's Day.

Well, well, well! We made it through the year of January! At least it felt like a year to me. I hope your New Years Resolutions are st...

Crafted with middle and high school students in mind, this Valentine's Day art project tutorial seamlessly blends the dynamic charm of watercolor with the precision of colored pencils, allowing you to create visually stunning candy heart compositions. As an art teacher, I’ve witnessed the excitement this art project idea brings to my students, making it an ideal choice for a Valentine’s-themed artistic adventure.

These anatomical heart paintings were a great alternative to typical Valentine's Day heart projects. The students had fun adding personal interests to the hearts. These were completed using watercolors, colored pencils, and Posca Pens. Visit the link to see these paintings up close!

I have to confess I held a certain disdain for holiday art projects. Over the years, I softened those stances. It’s dark and bleary in February here in New England and Valentine’s day comes just at the right time to distract and entertain us. Plus, some great artists were inspired by Valentine’s Day themes. Jim […]

How to use oil pastels to draw a box of chocolates just like artist Wayne Thiebaud. Perfect for Valentine's Day!