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Interactive
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibits: Pigments Through the Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploration of the full spectrum of color choices available to artists past and present.
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Handout
Other

Golden Artist Colors: Color Mixing Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Golden Artist Colors presents a guide to mixing acrylic paint. An explanation of color theory and mixing color with paint is included on this site. There are also color charts and exercises that can be done with paint that explore how...
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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Painting Without a Brush

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At this site imitate Jackson Pollock and create an abstract painting without the use of a paintbrush. Included are ideas and suggestions for creative painting tools, instructions for making a your creation, and helpful "Tips and Tricks."
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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Have Fun With Paint

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Several techniques for creating unique paintings are described at this website: "Make a Wax Resist," "Paint through Tissue," "Create Texture with Plastic Wrap," and "Paint on Glossy Paper."
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Article
wikiHow

Wiki How: How to Paint With Smoke

For Students 9th - 10th
Artist Wolfgang Paalen perfected the art of "fumage" or painting with smoke. Outlined for you here are steps on tying it on your own.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Howard Cook

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Howard Cook is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with various mediums, including oil, pastel, and watercolors.
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Lesson Plan
California State University

California State University: Colors and Mural Painting

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Each student will create a nonobjective painting using a straw. The class will then combine each painting into one large mural. Selected poetry and music accompanies this lesson plan.
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PPT
Other

Alien Travel Guide: Media Used for Painting

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on acrylics, oils, tempera and watercolours are described when you click the links in this site.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charlotte Cushman

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Charlotte Cushman is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with a variety of mediums, though her primary focus was with...