1:1 Art Theory Lessons With Themed Projects From Basic to Advanced Art Club

Welcome to Mrs. D's Art Room, where it is always a good day when you are learning something new!

In this ongoing class, young artists will use step-by-step instructions to draw and paint some awesome projects using our new art theory skills. Our projects include animals, birds, objects, flowers, and human drawings. 

Art theory focuses on the seven elements as line, shape, color, form, space, texture, and value. 
The principles of design describe how to use these elements of art while creating your artwork.

In each meeting, young artists will create ONE drawing.  Please make sure to check the scheduled times below to see which week each drawing will be taught and the materials needed for each drawing (found in the supply list). 

week of May: 2nd to 9th~ A Toy or thing(fruits or flower) drawing in front of you in acrylic paints ~Study of Shape
week of May: 9th to 16th~Still, life in colored pencils ~ list of things will be provided before class ~Study of Shape
week of May: 16th to 23rd~Project using shapes inspired by artist S.H. Raza in acrylic paints ~Study of Shape
week of May: 23rd to 30th~Drawing a shape robot in watercolors~ Study of Shape
week of May: 30th to 6th of June~ Painting using textures with colored and shading pencils ~Study of Texture

week of June: 6th to 13th~Learning to draw and shade geometric forms using shedding pencils ~Study of Form
week of June: 13th 20th~ Learning to draw and shade geometric forms using colored pencils ~Study of Form
week of June: 20th to 27th~ 3D painting ~Study of Form
week of June: 27th to 4th of July ~ Landscape using values in acrylic Paint~ Study of Value

Week of July: 4th to 11th~Black and white painting in acrylic paints or shading pencils ~ Study of Value
Week of July: 11th to 18th~Tent with a bonfire in acrylic paints ~ Study of Tint, tone, and shade
Week of July: 18th to 25th~A tree with shadow and contrast in Shading pencils ~ Study of Value
Week of July: 25th to 1st August ~How to paint Diamond in Colored Pencils (Prisma colored pencils preferred)~ Study of Value

Week of August: 1st to 8th August ~ Mandala Art in Colored pen or pencils ~Principle of Design Pattern
Week of August: 8th to 15th August ~ Landscape painting in acrylic paints ~Principle of Design Balance
Week of August: 15th to 22nd August: ~ Painting in acrylic colors ~Principle of Design Contrast
Week of August: 22nd to 29th August~ Painting showing focal point ~Principle of Design- Emphasis
Week of August: 29th to 5th September ~ How to paint The great wave off Kanagawa~Principle of Design-Movement

Week of September: 5th to 12th ~ Zentangle Art in Black pen and sharpie ~Principle of Design-Rhythm
Week of September: 12th to 19th ~ Painting shows unity ~Principle of Design-Unity
Week of September: 19th 26th ~ Umbrella painting in Watercolors ~Principle of Design-Repetition
Week of September: 26th 3rd October  ~ Lighthouse painting in Acrylic paints ~Principle of Design-Proportion

Week of October 3rd to 10th~ladybug on the leaf in acrylic Paint~ Study of Opposite Colors 
week of October:10th to 17th~ Sunflower in Purple sky in colored pencils and yellow lentil/dal ~Study of  Opposite colors
week of October:  17th to 24th~ Tiger under a blue sky in acrylic paints ~ Study of Opposite Colors
Week of October: 24th to 31st ~ Fruit basket in oil pastels~ Learning Warm and Cool Color schemes 
Week of November:  31st of October to 7th November ~Flower vase in acrylic colors~ Learning Monochromatic Color scheme

Month: November 
Class days schedule: 
week of November: 7th to 14th ~ Drawing favorite food project in any colors ~Study of Color wheel
week of November: 14th to 21st ~ Design using basic shapes in acrylic paints ~Study of Design
week of November: 21st to 28th ~ Face drawing in colored pencils~ Learning Symmetrical Drawing

The month of December ~ Painting influenced by Wassily Kandinsky in Acrylic paints~Principle of Design-Variety

February: Week of 02/01-02/08~ One point perspective 
Week of 02/08-02/15~ two-point perspective
Week 02/15-02/22~ three-point perspective 
Week 02\22-02/29~ perspective practice project 3D room drawing 

The month of March~Elements of art
02/29-03/07~ Line
03/07-03/14~Line project
03/14-03/21~ Shape
03/21-03/28~ Sculpture drawing using shapes

The month of April~ Elements of art
03/28-04/04~ Form
04/04-04/11- Space
04/11-04/18~ Value
04/18-04/25~Texture
04/25-05/02~Textured landscape painting


Explanation of how the class will work:

For the first 5 min: Introduction of me and my young artists

Next 10 to 15 min: Drawing using easy-to-follow steps mostly basic shapes.

Next 1/2 hour: Coloring or painting using lots of techniques, textures, brush strokes, and mediums too (We will mostly use round, flat, and fan brushes) 

I will use a dual-screen so that kids can see me drawing with them throughout the whole class.

The young artist will be encouraged to make their artwork unique and complete their art independently if they are not finished in class. I pace our class based on the student’s abilities, so we will go slower or faster depending on how they are doing. I will extend the class for a couple of minutes whenever possible if the learner is a little behind.

No experience is needed for this class; learners will follow the directions I give. If this class interests your learner please sign up for the class. I am excited to meet your learner!

Hope to see your young artist in my classes soon!