Other
Alien Travel Guide: Media Used for Painting
Information on acrylics, oils, tempera and watercolours are described when you click the links in this site.
Other
Art Show: Progression of Painting of Apples
Here at ArtShow, artist Betsy M. Kellum explains her pastel technique with this still life drawing. Both oil paints and pastels are used. Kellum explains the drawing/painting process from the blueprint of the artwork to the finishing...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Monet's Magic [Pdf]
In this lesson, 4th graders will learn about the impressionistic painter, Claude Monet. Students will learn how to paint fuzzy (up and down strokes) while mixing tints, creating the illusion of water. They will also learn to do color...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Impasto
Wikipedia offers a basic definition for what impasto is. Also lists the types of paintings it is primarily found in and the painters it is commonly associated with.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Henri Rousseau Fantasy Jungle (Lesson Plan)
KinderArt provides a site with information on how to teach students art techniques. Students learn to recognize and identify foreground, midground and background. They also create a stylized drawing using simple shapes as well as...