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Making Portraits Using Simple Household Items
Creating portraits is one of the most fun and rewarding art lessons for the classroom or home. Using some accessible art materials, kids learn how
How to Draw Animals From Simple Shapes
From learning about the anatomy of different mammals to improving hand-eye coordination, drawing animals presents many benefits. A key reason why kids need art is
How to Make Garland and Snowflakes With Barbara and Artey
Winter is the perfect time to introduce children to creative art projects at home. Whether it’s the symmetry of a snowflake or the intricacy of
The Beginning of Our Free Online Art Lessons
Our Founder Reviews Our First Year If you are reading this, you probably know me, and you love art and teaching art to kids. We
How to Create a Winter Scene Using Paper Pop-Ups
If you are involved in children’s art education, you will certainly understand the benefits of simplicity. Sometimes all it takes for a child to get
Using Negative Space and Making Bookmarks
Have you ever noticed how art can create a strong sense of movement with repeating patterns and shapes? The use of lines, shapes, space and
Learn Primary and Secondary Colors
Learning about colors is an integral part of a child’s development. When young kids create art at home they are introduced to primary and secondary
Best Christmas-Themed Art Projects Kids Will Love
From Santa and his elves to snowmen and reindeer, the magic of Christmas is rich with creative opportunities. At Golden Road Arts we love creating
Tips & Tricks for Inspiring Your Kids to Love Art
Thanks for joining us once again for more fun art lessons at home and in the classroom. In our previous lesson, we detailed some of
Fun Thanksgiving Art Projects for Kids of All Ages
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another of our free lessons on creating art at home. And if you missed our recent post featuring
Creating Andy Goldsworthy Inspired Environmental Art
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another of our free art lessons for children. If you missed our last lesson, we heard from Portland
Tony Furtado – Portland Artist, Musician and Sculptor
Thank you for joining us once more in our series of free art lessons from Golden Road Arts. In our last post, we discussed why
Why Students Need Art Enrichment Activities
Art enrichment activities are designed to enhance art appreciation and understanding, as well as the practice of art. As a complement to traditional art lessons
Abstract Inspirations – How Artists Draw on the Masters
Abstract art is an exciting and vibrant style of art rich with creativity and emotion. From the shapes and colors of the Russian abstract painter
