In this class, we will learn about famous artists throughout history then create our very own masterpieces inspired by the artist! 

I will begin class by briefly talking about the artist. I will present the students with a presentation of the artist's work in the form of a Power Point presentation. I will talk about what inspired the artist, their technique, and their style!

Students will be introduced to many vocabulary words such as (but not limited to): "Pointillism", "chiaroscuro", "complimentary colors", "Impressionism", "printmaking", "abstract", "Cubism", "perspective", "linear", "silkscreen", "composition", "color theory", "Harlem Renaissance", "Surrealism", "commission work", "mural", "realism", "Abstract Expressionism", "installation", "mixed media", etc. In some presentations, I will show videos of the artist working or how the artist created their work. I will also show videos of some of the techniques used by the artist, i.e., printmaking (woodcut, linocut, etc.), silkscreening, etc. 

After I show the artist's work, I present my exemplar of what we will be doing. I will then go step-by-step with the students in creating our masterpieces. The students will follow along using the medium listed for that week. 

At about 5 minutes before the class ends, I ask the learners to share their creations! If the student has not finished their work, they are encouraged to complete their piece and share the finished product by uploading a photo to the classroom or to me via Outschool email! :)

*Please note: If a learner is 10 or more minutes late for class, the learner will not be permitted into the classroom. The learner can watch the class recording.

*Please note: As per Outschool policy, I do not refund if I receive notice under 24 hours if a learner will miss class - regardless of reason. The learner can refer to the class recording. 

*2025* 

Week of January 13: M.C. Escher - Positive and Negative Tessellations (Colored Pencils)

Week of January 20: Joan Miro - The Birth of Day (Markers)

Week of January 27: Edvard Munch - The Scream (Oil Pastels)

Week of February 3: Paul Cezanne - Fruit Still-Life (Watercolors)

Week of February 10: "Abstract Expressionism"! - Splatter Art! (Acrylic Paint)

Week of February 17:  Jeff Koons - Balloon Dog (Colored Pencils)

Week of February 24:  Piet Mondrian "Composition" - (Acrylic Paint)

Week of March 3: Wassily Kandinsky - Squares with Concentric Circles (Oil Pastels)

Week of March 10: Alexander Calder - Colorful Mobiles! (Construction Paper)

Week of March 17: Mary Cassatt - Family Portraits (Markers)

Week of March 24: Renee Magritte - Surrealist "Cloudy" Eye! (Crayons)

Week of March 31: Keith Haring - Best Buds and the Earth (Markers)

Week of April 7: Frida Kahlo - Self-Portraits (Colored Pencils)

Week of April 14: "Pop Art"! - Campbell's Soup Cans (Markers)

Week of April 21: Banksy - Animal Stencil Art - (Acrylic Paint)

Week of April 28: Henri Matisse - Organic Shape Aquarium Collage! (Colored Paper, glue and scissors)

Week of May 5: Georgia O'Keeffe - Flower Power! (Oil Pastels)

Week of May 12: Jean-Michel Basquiat - Neo-Expressionist Self-Portrait (Oil Pastels)

Week of May 19: Pablo Picasso - Surrealist Self-Portrait (Crayons) 

Week of June 2: Yayoi Kusama - Polka-Dot Pumpkin with Background (Markers)

Week of June 9: Vincent Van Gogh - Starry Night (Acrylic Paint)

Week of June 16: Salvador Dali - Melting Clocks (Markers)

* More artists will be added! *