Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Make a Coffee Filter Tie Dye
In this short tutorial my 5 year old daughter and I will teach you how to create a coffee filter tie dye at home! Kids and parents alike will love this easy activity that I recommend for people of ALL ages and abilities! This would be a...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Create an Acrylic Gel Medium Image Transfer for Mixed Media Art
This tutorial will quickly show you how to use acrylic gel medium or Mod Podge to create an image transfer from a magazine paper. I will also share with you ideas for how to incorporate this technique into mixed media paintings.
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Draw a Pumpkin with Colored Pencils
How to Draw a Pumpkin with Colored Pencils!
The Art Assignment
Better Know Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère
You've likely seen this glassy-eyed late 19th Century barmaid before, but what can we make of this painting today? Let's explore Edouard Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère.
The Art Assignment
Questions! | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
We may be on vacation this week but that doesn't mean that The Art Assignment is! Nature permitting, we're going to try to answer some of our favorite questions submitted by you, dear viewers.
Indigo Artbox
Happy Holidays from Indigo Artbox!
Art Kits Inspired by Art History with Online Instruction
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Taxidermy Trophy Heads in Paper Mache: PART 1 Art Lesson | Preparation for Paper Mache
This art lesson is part one of a series on how to create Taxidermy Trophy Heads using Paper Mache. The lesson was created for 7th grade sculpture, but could be adapted for other ages. Products used in this video lesson are: Paper Mache...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Experimenting with Just a Line App from Google
Check out this cool new Google app called “Just a Line!” It is an experiment with augmented reality and YOU can get in on the experience for free! Try it out and let me know what you come up with!
3D Print General
The Mandalorian - 3D Printed
The latest design by Kong for our $1 Patrons - The Mandalorian in a stand-off. Grab it, and all other designs here: https://www.patreon.com/3DPrintGeneral
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Mixed Media Contrast Painting
Make art with me! This tutorial will show start to finish how to create a mixed media contrast painting. This project is suitable to grades 7 and up, and I will doing it with my 7th graders. Enjoy!
Indigo Artbox
Wassily Kandinsky 60 Second Art History Lesson - MENA
Did you know Kandinsky had synesthesia and painted the colors that heard while he listened to music? Learn about Kandinsky and the time in which he created art.
Amor Sciendi
The Harvesters and Early Modern Economics
We discuss Bruegel's great painting The Harvesters and the development of the advanced early modern Dutch economy.
Curated Video
China, Bezeklik Thousands Caves
The complex of Buddhist cave grottos dating from the 5th to 14th century between the cities of Turpan and Shanshan at the north-east of the Taklamakan Desert near the ancient ruins of Gaochang in the Mutou Valley, a gorge in the Flaming...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Movement and Rhythm: Chalk Mirroring And Finger Smudging Art Lesson
Bring movement and rhythm into artwork with two chalk or charcoal techniques inspired by contemporary artists Heather Hansen and Judith Braun! This lesson is appropriate for all ages and experience levels.
Indigo Artbox
Indigo Artbox Sneak Peek
Learn about art history, get supplies delivered, and watch a how-to video to get you started making your own work of fine art.
Curated Video
Optical Illusion Art Appreciation
Things aren't always what they seem to be at first glance. Look at examples of artwork that appears first as one thing, then begins to look like something very different.
Curated Video
What Would Saladin Look Like Today? History & Image Reveal
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. I use photo-compositing and digital drawing techniques to achieve a more photo-realistic appearance. Welcome to the history and reveal of my Saladin...
Indigo Artbox
Paul Cezanne: 6 Minute Art History Video
Learn about Paul Cezanne, one of the greatest painters of our time.
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Edit Videos for YouTube on iPhone
Video demonstrations are very helpful for visual learners. After watching this demonstration, try creating your own video using iMovie! This video was created by Bethany Thiele for the 2018 LCPS Art Teacher PD.
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
How to Make a Tunnel Book
Make a tunnel book with my husband and teacher, Ryan Thiele!
Amor Sciendi
Bouguereau Vs. Renoir
Why are some artists popular in their time, but are forgotten later? We discuss this question by looking at Bouguereau and Renoir, two artists from the 1880's, and compare their styles set against the backdrop of the culture in which...
Indigo Artbox
How to draw with soft chalk pastels (using Degas for inspiration!)
Soft chalk pastels are a fun medium to try out. Learn how to draw and blend with them!