Description
Make teaching famous artists simple—with 13 flexible elementary art lessons that work across grades 1-5 without extra prep. This Famous Artist Bundle includes 13 ready-to-go lessons with built-in options that make differentiation simple and manageable.
WHAT MAKES THIS BUNDLE DIFFERENT
This is more than a collection of drawing pages. Each lesson includes multiple ways to teach the same concept, so you can adjust to ability levels, time, and classroom needs.
✔︎ Differentiation built in
● Roll & Draw pages turn lessons into drawing games that motivate reluctant artists and create varied results
● Choice drawing pages give students control while using the same structured options
● Print-and-go pages provide simple, one-page lessons for younger students or quick use
● Templates, step-by-step support, and open-ended options allow you to scale each lesson
✔︎ Ready to Go
● Clear instructions and structured pages make lessons easy to implement
● Works for full lessons, centers, early finishers, or sub plans
● Consistent format across lessons helps students get started quickly
WHY TEACHERS CHOOSE THIS BUNDLE
● Clear value compared to purchasing lessons individually
● Built-in differentiation without extra planning
● Consistent structure across lessons
● Easy way to introduce multiple artists throughout the year
ARTISTS INCLUDED
● Pablo Picasso (Cubist portraits and Cubist rooster lessons)
● Vincent van Gogh (Sunflowers with critique, writing, and presentation)
● Wayne Thiebaud (Cakes with color-focused drawing + Google Slides)
● Joan Miró (Fantasy skyscapes with step-by-step and choice drawing)
● Mary Blair (Castle drawing + large collaborative project)
● Yayoi Kusama (Dot pumpkins, mushrooms, and star face pattern lessons)
● Romero Britto (Bold, contemporary pattern-based drawing lessons)
LESSON-BY-LESSON HIGHLIGHTS
Each lesson includes multiple options so you can adjust for different grade levels and teaching situations.
● Picasso Face (Roll & Draw)
Students create cubist-style portraits using a dice drawing format. Includes timeline and coloring page for added context.
● Picasso Roosters
Cubist animal drawing with roll & draw and choice options. The roosters are how I imagined roosters from Picasso’s painting would look, brought to life.
● Van Gogh Sunflowers (Integrated Lesson)
Combines drawing, writing, and art critique with a focus on describing sunflowers and comparing and contrasting art with sunflower photographs.
● Van Gogh Sunflowers Presentation
Slideshow introduction with guided discussion and critique prompts.
● Wayne Thiebaud Cakes
Drawing lesson with step-by-step support. Includes Google Slides option.
● Miró Fantasy Skyscapes
Surrealist-inspired drawing with roll & draw and choice pages. Mixed media art lesson ideas for a finished art piece.
● Mary Blair Castle Drawing
A structured drawing lesson with technique ideas and analogous color planning options. Pairs with the book, A Pocket Full of Colors.
● Mary Blair Collaborative Castle
A large group project where students’ pieces combine into a display. Flexible for class size, grade level, or school-wide display.
● Kusama Dot Pumpkins
Pattern-based drawing with roll & draw, templates, and step-by-step support. This makes a stunning display.
● Kusama Mushrooms
Drawing and color lesson with multiple entry points for differentiation. This is an engaging way to cover different color groups.
● Kusama Star Faces
Creative face lesson with roll & draw and choice pages. I also included a coloring page of Kusama’s Thanksgiving Day float design.
● Britto Hearts
Bold pattern drawing with multiple design options and coloring pages. Pairs with the book, Happy. A fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
● Britto Chinese Zodiac Animals
Step-by-step animal drawing with pattern options and writing connection. A colorful way to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
● 13 complete art lessons
● Roll & Draw drawing activities
● Choice-based drawing pages
● Step-by-step drawing support
● Coloring pages and artist timelines (Picasso, Mary Blair, Kusama, Britto)
● Rubrics and Labels for easy displays (Van Gogh, Miro)
● Writing and critique activities (Van Gogh, Miro, Britto)
● Google Slides activities (Picasso Faces & Thiebaud Cakes)
● Large collaborative project (Mary Blair Castles)
★ FAQs
Do I need dice for these lessons?
No. Each Roll & Draw activity includes a choice-based version so students can complete the lesson without dice.
Can I use this with multiple grade levels?
Yes. The included templates, step-by-step pages, and open-ended options make it easy to adjust within one class. The lessons are designed with grades 1-5 in mind.
Are these lessons print-and-go?
Yes. All lessons include ready-to-use printable pages. Some also include optional Google Slides.
Do students need prior drawing experience?
No. Many lessons include starter lines and guided support while still allowing more advanced students to expand their work.
What materials are needed?
Basic supplies work well:
● Markers
● Crayons
● Colored pencils
Optional: watercolor, oil pastels, or mixed media
Can I use this for centers or sub plans?
Yes. The clear structure and visual directions make these lessons easy to use in flexible classroom settings.
★ National Standards
VA:Cr1.1.1a: Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
VA:Cr2.1.2a: Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.3a: Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
VA:Cr3.1.4a: Revise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through peer discussion.
VA:Re7.1.2a: Perceive and describe aesthetic characteristics of one’s natural world and constructed environments.
VA:Re8.1.3a: Interpret art by analyzing use of media, subject matter, and form.
VA:Re9.1.4a: Apply one set of criteria to evaluate more than one work of art.
VA:Cn10.1.2a: Create works of art about events in home, school, or community life.
VA:Cn11.1.3a: Recognize that responses to art change depending on knowledge of the time and place in which it was made.
★ Learning Objectives
✔︎ Students will create original artwork inspired by well-known artists
✔︎ Students will use patterns, shapes, and color to develop their artwork
✔︎ Students will apply a variety of materials and techniques to complete a project
✔︎ Students will analyze and describe artwork using observation and discussion
✔︎ Students will make connections between artist styles and their own work
✔︎ Students will demonstrate understanding of composition, pattern, and color
✨ Help your students create artist-inspired artwork while building confidence with structured, flexible lessons they can successfully complete and proudly display. ✨
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