Category: Elements & Principles of Art

Whether you’re teaching your own kiddos at home as a homeschool mom (me) or you’re an art teacher trying to

The principles of design in art can be a little abstract which can make them tricky to introduce to kids.

Here’s the thing about the element of shape- kids draw shapes all the time. Young children naturally draw in two dimensions.

Until I got to college I can honestly say my knowledge of the element of form consisted of making little

For kids learning the formal elements of art is kind of like learning their ABC’s. The elements are simple little ideas,

The concept of value in art has many possible definitions. For most kids the element of value in art may bring

The element of space is a pretty special one. It’s that secret ingredient that makes art go from coloring book

Texture in art can be a tricky thing to define. It can mean how something feels (actual texture) or how

Lines are basic. Lines are easy. Even people that think that they can’t draw are known to say they can

Whether you’re teaching your own kiddos at home as a homeschool mom (me) or you’re an art teacher trying to

The principles of design in art can be a little abstract which can make them tricky to introduce to kids.

Here’s the thing about the element of shape- kids draw shapes all the time. Young children naturally draw in two dimensions.

Until I got to college I can honestly say my knowledge of the element of form consisted of making little

For kids learning the formal elements of art is kind of like learning their ABC’s. The elements are simple little ideas,

The concept of value in art has many possible definitions. For most kids the element of value in art may bring

The element of space is a pretty special one. It’s that secret ingredient that makes art go from coloring book

Texture in art can be a tricky thing to define. It can mean how something feels (actual texture) or how

Lines are basic. Lines are easy. Even people that think that they can’t draw are known to say they can