Apple Pop Art Lesson Art Project Directed Drawing Back to School Art Activity

In this Apple Pop Art Lesson, students draw a large apple with a stem and leaf, then transform it with bold outlines, bright color, patterned details and a painted background inspired by Pop Art style. Because the subject is simple and familiar, students can focus on color choices, line texture and expressive design details.

It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers, and works as a directed drawing, a Pop Art project or a still life-inspired lesson at any time of year. Students explore line, shape, space, texture, color, form and value in one project.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I used this in my art class with 4th grade students. I have found that most student really enjoy doing pop art so this project was ideal. It was challenging enough to keep them engaged. I love the finished product. They are going to be hung up in the office of my school!” Jannelle W.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Cover Page
• 1 Teacher Prep and How-to-Use Page on projecting the lesson, gathering materials, photocopying handouts and using the poster sample as a hook
• 2 Lesson Plan Pages with content and learning outcomes, overview, materials, competencies, big ideas, Socratic questions and teacher/student action guidance
• 1 Art Rubric for execution, creativity, evidence of process and responsibility
• 1 Finished Example Page
• 1 Step-By-Step Draw: Apple Pop Art Handout
• 20 Step-by-Step Tutorial Pages with visual and written directions from sketch to painted background

HOW TO USE IT

The tutorial guides students through sketching the apple, stem and leaf, building light reflection patches with zig zag lines, adding V-shaped line texture and black dots, tracing in black marker, coloring with red, gold or yellow, orange, purple, green and blue, thickening the black contour and painting the background in a favorite color.

The lesson plan includes discussion prompts about what Pop Art is, how it differs from other styles, how color is used in Pop Art and which artists worked in the Pop Art movement, which connects the project to art history. A class set makes a bold display.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers, including classroom teachers who teach art and want a guided project with strong visual support.

What materials are needed?

Pencil, eraser, black felt marker, cardstock or watercolor paper, oil pastels and paint for the background. The background can be watercolor, tempera or acrylic paint.

How long will this lesson take?

Usually 2 to 3 classes, depending on student age, class time and how long students spend on coloring and painting.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (4)

★★★★★ “I have several of this seller's art projects, love them!” Lisa S.

★★★★★ “class loved it” catherine R.

★★★★★ “Looking forward to using this resource!” Lynda K.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator who has been featured on NBC LX and was the featured cover educator in OCO Magazine (October 2025). She creates visual art resources for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers, with strong visuals and real art skill development. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

This resource is for single educator use only.

YOU MAY: use it with your own students. Please purchase additional licenses if more than one teacher will be using it.

YOU MAY NOT: share, copy, upload, post online, distribute or resell this resource in any form.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic