Category: Basic Art

Coloring a robot picture for summer art project

Coloring & Decorating a Robot Collage With Free Template

Barbara Mason July 21, 2022

Welcome back to another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. In the last lesson, Barbara Mason created leaf and flower bookmarks. Today we will

Name of the lesson: hands drawing a hot air balloon

Easy Art Projects With Crayons, Markers, Tape and Paper

Barbara Mason February 3, 2021

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

Barbara Mason February 3, 2021

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

How to Draw Animals From Simple Shapes

Barbara Mason January 10, 2021

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

Using Negative Space and Making Bookmarks

Barbara Mason December 16, 2020

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

How to Create Art With Parallel Lines

Barbara Mason December 5, 2020

Parallel lines are the foundation of three-dimensional (3D) art and are crucial in creating optical illusions. Allowing an artist to create shapes, patterns, movement and

Making Finger Puppets and Learning About Texture

Barbara Mason September 10, 2020

Part of the fun of creating art at home is turning simple household items into an engaging art project. Kids take a great deal of

Coloring & Decorating a Robot Collage With Free Template

Barbara Mason July 21, 2022

Welcome back to another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. In the last lesson, Barbara Mason created leaf and flower bookmarks. Today we will

Easy Art Projects With Crayons, Markers, Tape and Paper

Barbara Mason February 3, 2021

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

Barbara Mason February 3, 2021

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

How to Draw Animals From Simple Shapes

Barbara Mason January 10, 2021

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

Using Negative Space and Making Bookmarks

Barbara Mason December 16, 2020

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

How to Create Art With Parallel Lines

Barbara Mason December 5, 2020

Parallel lines are the foundation of three-dimensional (3D) art and are crucial in creating optical illusions. Allowing an artist to create shapes, patterns, movement and

Making Finger Puppets and Learning About Texture

Barbara Mason September 10, 2020

Part of the fun of creating art at home is turning simple household items into an engaging art project. Kids take a great deal of

Free Summer Art Events for Children

Join Golden Road Arts this summer for free in-person art events and book readings at Hillsboro parks.

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Every Child Deserves Access to Art Education

We deliver free art lessons to elementary and middle school children online and at in-person events through partnerships with school districts, libraries and community organizations.