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The Influence That Impressionist Art Has Today
Since its beginnings over 150 years ago, Impressionism remains a highly influential and popular style of painting. Artists like French Impressionist painter Claude Monet continue

Tips for Combining Art Literacy & Art in the Classroom
Combining art literacy and practical art lessons in the classroom enhances a child’s creative and analytical development. With a multidisciplinary approach to learning, children will

5 Art Literacy Assignments That Kids Love
Thanks for joining us once again for the latest of our free art lessons for the classroom and home. In our last lesson we looked

Art Projects Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci
Welcome back to the next in our series of free art lessons for children. If you missed it, our last lesson detailed some of our

Fall-Themed Ideas for Adding Art Literacy Into Schoolwork
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another look at integrating art literacy into the classroom. Last time we were here, we demonstrated how to

Teacher’s Guide for Adding Art Literacy to Lesson Plans
Teachers – adding art literacy to your curriculum always starts with your lesson plans. And with the new school year quickly approaching, now is the

Free Easy Summer Art Projects for All Ages
Summer is the perfect time for kids to get creative with accessible art projects. At Golden Road Arts, we recently listed some of our favorite

The Unique Watercolor Techniques of Anji Grainger
Anji Grainger is an Oregon-based watercolor artist and instructor. During a 3-day workshop, Anji gave attendees an insight into her creative process and unique watercolor

The Life and Art of Michael Schlicting
Michael Schlicting is a painter based in Neskowin, Oregon. His abstract and multi-layered work is often inspired by his frequent travels, including a teaching stint

Hillsboro 2021 Summer Event Video
Golden Road Arts is creating workshops focused on art from the recommended books with lessons based on art literacy. The Hillsboro Library suggested the following titles

Wassily Kandinsky – Russian Abstract Painter
Art for kids can be both educational and fun, especially when exploring the works of Wassily Kandinsky. By creating art projects inspired by this abstract

Piet Mondrian – Dutch Abstract Painter
A meaningful way to encourage creativity in children is through learning about notable artists from the past. By incorporating the styles of famous artists into

Easy Art Projects With Crayons, Markers, Tape and Paper
Encouraging resourcefulness is one of the reasons why kids need art from a young age. If you have access to some household art materials, the

Water-Based Paint Projects with Barbara and Artey
Creating art at home doesn’t need to be complicated. With some simple materials and a creative approach, kids can work on art projects covering many



