Middle school art projects oil pastels

Try out this oil pastel candle art lesson for illuminating and expressive results! My intermediate students have loved creating this artwork because there is something so mesmerizing about the glow of candlelight. Throughout art history, candlelight creates drama, mystery and contrast.

Oil pastel printmaking art project that is perfect for 3rd-6th grade students. Step by step instructions to help with this beautiful project.

Try out this super easy and fun way to create colorful line drawings using oil pastels and a paper transfer technique.

Your K-8 students can create stunning works of art by following these secrets to success for using oil pastels.

Sculpt Georgia O'Keeffe-inspired flowers, draw Warhol pop art, and color graffiti breakdancers with these awesome fifth grade art projects.

Kids of all ages (and adults) will love this super cool oil pastel painting technique.

Use vibrant chalk pastels on black paper to make this gorgeous Emily Carr inspired art project with an easy glue resist technique. Only a few supplies needed! Step by step tutorial included.

Click on the links below to access lesson plans for projects this semester. Lessons will be added after they have been introduced in class.

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With these oil pastel animals I wanted the students to learn about the golden ratio in their compositions, how to draw on an enlarged grid and how to blend colors to create value.