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Free Art Lesson Plans for Classroom and Home Use

Looking for a free art lesson plan to inspire your students? You've come to the right place. Below, you'll find a wide variety of free art lesson plans designed for middle and high school classrooms. Each plan includes step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and examples to help students engage with creativity and technique.
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Why Monet's Paintings Still Inspire Artists Today

​Discover why Monet’s paintings captivate art lovers with their luminous color, dynamic brushstrokes, and mastery of light. 
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Free Soda Can Drawing Lesson

This project comes out great! Learn a step by step approach to drawing realistically with colored pencil or pastel pencils. 
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Raphaelle Peale: America's First Still Life Painter

Discover the quiet beauty of Raphaelle Peale’s still life paintings in this engaging free art lesson plan.

Download a Free Art Lesson Plan Today!

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How To Write an Amazing Artist Statement

Learn how to write an artist statement that connects your art with your audience. Perfect for art students, emerging artists, and creative professionals.
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Artful Academia Blog

Visit my blog to read all my articles on art and art education
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Bruce Black's Paintings

Check out Bruce Black's personal artwork and paintings 
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Pen and Ink Drawing and Watercolor Tutorial

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10 Reasons Why Art Education is Important: Backed by Research. 

How to draw in five-point perspective like a Pro! Cityscape in colored pencil.

Learn to Draw: 5 Point Perspective Drawing Project 

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Unleashing Creativity: The Power of Choice-Based Art Education

Zentangle animal art lesson. A great art lesson for middle school students.  Also a very good Halloween lesson plan.

Zentangle Animal

 Art Project, perfect for middle school and high school students, and it makes a great Halloween art project!
Learning about Matisse and developing watercolor painting techniques.  A great free art lesson plan.

Matisse Watercolor Project

Learn to paint like Matisse with this fun watercolor painting unit.  Perfect for middle school art students and teachers. Free to download!   
Journaling in a creative and artistic way.  Get inspired with this easy to follow lesson plan.

Art Journal Lesson Plan

Journaling Art Ideas.  Inspiration to make your journal an artistic journey and creative success!
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Shoe Drawing & Color Theory

Art teachers love this shoe drawing lesson with color theory & pattern. 
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Principles of Design for the Artist

A stunning slide presentation and complete lesson plan.
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Creativity & Imagination

This stunning slide presentation discusses the exponential power of the imagination.
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Building drawing in two point perspective

High School Still Life Painting Project -FREE

High School Art Project: This is a great painting project that shows students how to paint flowers using still life painting techniques. 

How to Draw: One-Point Perspective  

Learn to draw in minutes! A complete and free drawing tutorial on how to draw in one point perspective.  

2 Point Perspective Drawing Tutorial

Learn to draw in two point perspective! This an art lesson for middle school and high school students.  Art teachers will love it! FREE!

Amazing Art History Lessons For Young People 

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30 Most
Famous Works of Art
(Part 1)

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Tonalism vs. Impressionism: Exploring the Differences Between Two Iconic Art Movements

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30 Most
Famous Works of Art
(Part 2)

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​​Winslow Homer: A Master of American Painting

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3 Point Perspective Drawing

How do you draw in three point perspective? It is easy! Just follow this easy and free lesson plan.
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Lemon Painting Art Project

Learn the basics of painting with this easy and fun painting lesson.  Paint a lemon from start to finish. 
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Water Mixable Oils, A Game Changer For Art Teachers

High school art students don't usually get to learn oil paints, but now they can! Read my complete review for art teachers.
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What's it Like to be an Art Teacher? 

It's good to be the art teacher! A comprehensive article on how to become an art teacher: qualifications, a day in the life, skills required, and more! 
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Art Therapy: Bring Peace to Students

A short informative article on how art can transforms kids mental health.  Art therapy can be used in the classroom.  
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Create a Starry Sunset with Watercolor: Beginner-Friendly Art Lesson

Looking for a fun and easy watercolor project? Learn how to paint a vibrant starry sunset using simple wash techniques! 

4 Amazing Watercolor exercises in one lesson plan.  

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4 Beginning Watercolor Exercises

Dive into the world of watercolors with our beginner's guide. Unleash your creativity step by step!
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How to Paint a watercolor sunset

​Ready to paint with watercolors? Our plan equips beginners with essential skills and materials. Start your artistic journey today!
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Watercolor Landscape Tutorial

Unveil your inner artist! Explore watercolors confidently with our comprehensive plan. Perfect for students and teachers.

All of the art lesson plans on this site are completely free to use and download. They’re perfect for art teachers, professors, and homeschool educators, but also great for curious students or anyone who simply wants to explore the world of art. Whether you're teaching in a classroom or learning on your own, I hope these free art lesson plans inspire creativity and confidence. All I ask is that you don’t repost or publish them as your own. If you do use a lesson, I’d love to hear how it went—feel free to leave a comment and share your experience.
– Bruce Black
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