http://www.learnandmaster.com/painting/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2-painting&utm_term=Acrylic%20Painting%20Lessons

http://www.photographytips.com/

Art Teachers:
A good resource as you plan your year:

http://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/elem/elemlessons.html

This week in art class, my third grader is learning about Henri Matisse.  The teacher sent home a sheet on her lesson.  It included the definition of Fauvism, facts on the artist, and steps to the lesson.  Lesson steps include the following vocabulary words: square, circle, triangle, organic shape, and line.  The project is based on Henri Matisse's cut outs.  Henri Matisse's cut outs are a great lesson for kids of all ages because it teaches a variety of skills.  What impressed me most what the sheet sent home because it was clear, easy to understand, and a great resource for the parent and child.  It is nice to know what she is learning about and I am able to supplement information and activities for the lesson at home.

Tips for the beginner:

http://painting.about.com/od/acrylicpainting/a/10tips_acrylics.htm

In the spirit of the first day of school, here is a good introductory lesson to art class that provides the teacher with a variety of assessments:


http://www.theartofed.com/2013/08/16/a-winning-lesson-for-the-first-day-of-kindergarten-art/