Chris uphues art lesson

For the first time since I've been here, our school is going to do a Valentine's Day dance, and PTO approached me about the students making some decorations! 3rd grade kicked us off with some Chris Uphues inspired hearts! I was introduced to this artist by my favorite art teacher, Cassie Stephens. Click on her name and it'll take you to her blog, and show you all about Mr. Uphues, his art, and their projects! Here's how we made our own! Materials: Tru-Ray construction paper Sax 60lb drawing…

Chris Uphues and Dasic Fernandez inspired Valentine's Day Project

Hey, y'all! Today I'm sharing my very favorite marker hacks! In this post, I'll be sharing my favorite lessons involving these hacks but be sure and listen to the podcast episode where I share even more details. Be sure to click on the link and visit the posts I'm sharing...these are free lessons and many of them include a video as well as free handouts for you and your students! Here's the podcast episode: James Rizzi meets Van Gogh Cities! This project was a huge hit with my third and…

Hey, friends! A while ago, I created a Chris Uphues-inspired video for my sub to use. Because my classes are either 30 minutes in length or an hour, the video is broken up a bit. For example, as you watch, you'll see that my 30 minute kids learn about Chris and then do some sketching on dry erase boards before tackling paper. My older kids did this too...and then about 30 minutes in, met on the floor again to view the rest of the video. As I've said before, I LOVE having my students sketch…

Well, well, well! We made it through the year of January! At least it felt like a year to me. I hope your New Years Resolutions are st...

Combine a classic Valentine’s craft with unique techniques in this Heart Art Project for Kids inspired by contemporary artist, Chris Uphues

This week, 2-5th are making some Chris Uphues inspired pumpkins! Click on his name to be taken to his Instagram page, and see his cool works of art! Here's another link to his website, Chris Uphues.com This is a great art on a cart lesson because of the minimal supplies! Here's what we used: Neon Bond Paper Pencils Chisel tip Permanent Markers Sharpie Markers Scissors white Crayola crayon (Amazon Affiliate links) They have been having so much fun and are doing a great job making the 3-d…

Well, well, well! We made it through the year of January! At least it felt like a year to me. I hope your New Years Resolutions are st...

Well, well, well! We made it through the year of January! At least it felt like a year to me. I hope your New Years Resolutions are st...

Well...something super duper and magical happened to me this weekend while I was taking a little trip to Orlando...I got to met Chris Uphues and Jennifer! You.Guys. I have been WILD AND CRAZY for these two for a while now. They are simply the best. SERIOUSLY. I mean, look at this amazingness first of all... And having met them, I can tell you, they are just as bright, happy and loving as each and every heart you see right here. Seriously, y'all. My mom and I sat down with them, totally…