Vincent van Gogh Art Lesson Crayon BTS Art Project Famous Artist Art Lesson

This Vincent van Gogh Art Lesson is a famous artist study where students create a bold crayon artwork inspired by van Gogh. They explore layered, expressive marks and color layering in a post-impressionist style, then complete the artwork with paint.

The lesson opens with a poem about Vincent van Gogh and includes a student-friendly reading passage, so students connect with the artist while they make art. It is structured for classroom teachers, art teachers and homeschool educators, with reflection and feedback pages already prepared.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This Vincent van Gogh Crayon Art Project was a fun and engaging way for students to explore the style and techniques of a famous artist while creating their own unique artwork.” Tisha A.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Detailed Lesson Plan
• Poem Hook about Vincent van Gogh
• Student Reading about Vincent van Gogh
• Think Pair Share discussion prompt
• Step-by-Step How to Draw Pages with visual and text directions
• Example Artwork Poster
• KWL Chart
• Art Rubric
• Art Reflection Pages
• Questions and Wonders Page
• Artwork Reflection Page
• Peer Feedback Page
• 3 Stars and a Wish Page
• Artist Statement Page
• Display Support for showcasing student work

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students study Vincent van Gogh and the post-impressionist style while practicing layered mark making, expressive line and texture, and color and contrast. The reflection pages, artist statement and peer feedback build art discussion and reflection skills.

Project the step-by-step pages for whole-group teaching, use them as your demonstration guide or print key pages for students. The finished artworks have strong movement and contrast and look striking displayed as a class set. The lesson fits elementary art, famous artist studies, art history for kids, sub plans and bulletin board displays.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers who want a complete famous artist study that is easy to follow.

What do students make?

A crayon artwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh using layered, expressive marks, completed with paint.

Does it include reflection and assessment pages?

Yes. It includes a rubric, KWL chart, art reflections, questions and wonders, artwork reflection, peer feedback, 3 Stars and a Wish and an artist statement page, which are also useful for homeschool portfolios.

How long does it take?

Usually 2 to 3 classes, depending on student age, class length, skill level, behavior, teaching style and how much time you spend on the artist study discussion and written reflections.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist, educator and resource creator who designs visual art lessons for children. Her work has been featured on NBC LX News, and she was the featured educator on the cover of OCO Magazine for the October 2025 edition. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast, where she shares art lessons and support for educators.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use the clip art as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations, and use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

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Ms Artastic

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (4)

★★★★ “My 4th grade classes loved this activity. The step by step directions were great for all ability levels, and students were very pleased with the finished product.” Sue B.

★★★★ “This resources was exactly what I needed, thanks so much!” Erin P.

★★★★ “Such a fun project. My students and I loved it. Thank you” Tanya M.

★★★★ “This was great fun for an after break project. Thank you!” Gloria M.