Visual Arts Education

Oil painting need not be an expensive choice of pursuit. In fact, art students on a budget can obtain cheap art materials and cut cost by preparing their own materials.

Dec 8, 2009 - Rachel Wills

It is vital that art students include the primary colors within their palettes when learning to paint, or their color mixes may turn out muddy.

Dec 5, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Students wishing to learn oil painting techniques may seek satisfaction by painting wet into wet, a method where oils are applied like watercolour washes.

Nov 14, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Taking the time to present artwork within fine art schools and colleges could reap dividends for the art student who wishes to optimise assessment markings.

Nov 9, 2009 - Rachel Wills

The art teacher may help students learning to draw buildings get to grips with issues such as the vanishing point, measuring proportions and plotting angles.

Nov 6, 2009 - Rachel Wills

An immaculate and well-presented art portfolio can be crucial for art students presenting their work to fine art schools in interviews, presentations and assessments.

Oct 22, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Learning to draw accurately requires a lesson plan that consists of interesting drawing exercises for all drawing students to practice on an even footing.

Oct 10, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Embarking an oil painting workshop means purchasing specialist art equipment. The beginner in oil painting will require a list of recommended materials to get started.

Oct 6, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Learning how to draw the human body is an indispensable skill for art students if they wish to branch into fashion design or figure drawing.

Oct 2, 2009 - Rachel Wills

A guide for teachers on showing art students how to compose a still life setting for oil painting.

Sep 9, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Prior to embarking upon a watercolour programme, the students must know which art materials to purchase. For this, the teacher must construct a suitable list.

Aug 28, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Reflected light is a subtle phenomenon that occurs when light is reflected back upon the shaded side of an object. The spheroid provides a simple subject for exercise.

Aug 26, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Students with special education needs, such as those whose motor skills have been afflicted by an illness or accident, can still produce valuable artwork.

Aug 16, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Creating a treasure map is a fun and simple art activity for kids to explore how art materials behave via experimentation.

Aug 16, 2009 - Rachel Wills

The classroom often contains at least one student who needs to build confidence in painting. How can the teacher encourage the learner to complete a painting?

Aug 14, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Classroom management includes motivating students in art lessons otherwise the students may not reach their creative potential.

Aug 14, 2009 - Rachel Wills