Oil pastel elementary art projects

Hiding Amidst the Reeds Maria B. Davis 2006 Was searching through Pinterest, of course, and came upon this delightful piece of art by Maria B. Davis. I loved it so much, and thought it was a wonderful segue into our value study with color. So, I used it as our inspiration... After great examination of the Elements of Art: line, color theory, value, and form, students created a unique abstract artwork consisting of loopy, curvy, organic lines that extend off the page, repeat, overlap and…

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

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.

Learn how to make your own DIY scratch art paper! This simple kids' craft uses oil pastels, paint, dish soap, and paper, and the process is a great opportunity for child participation. Kids will love scratching out drawings and illustrations to create colorful projects with this fun technique that feels like art magic. A great DIY art supply for elementary art classrooms or to keep on hand at home for rainy days! | from barley & birch

This beautiful watercolor butterfly painting combines oil pastels and watercolors. Kids will learn easy watercolor techniques to create this wow-worthy art!

Oil Pastel Tie-Dye is a simple, one-day lesson that you can whip out at a moment’s notice. It’s perfect for a variety of situations, from the class that gets ahead to a day when you have to be out of the art room. As a bonus, the effect is so mesmerizing that it’s guaranteed to […]

This was a project I did two years ago. It was our final project before summer break. A 60's Hippie Bus is reminiscent of happy, peaceful summer days and going off on warm, care-free holiday. We listened to the Beatles and Beach Boys for that added care-free atmosphere. This was a lesson in symmetrical drawing (look at those symmetrical busses!) and patterns (repetition, equal size and placement). We also learned the ancient graphics and decoration technique "Sgraffito", which in Italian…

I live and teach Art in Tracy, CA. I have the pleasure of teaching 650+ students 1st-8th. I am a busy teaching, going to school in the evenings to get my Masters in Visual Performing Arts, mom of...

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This fun autumn leaves art project is perfect for grades 1 & up. It's easy to do, everyone can feel successful and the results are beautiful. Try one yourself!