Spring Value Art Lesson Flower Painting Oil Pastel Value Art Project Elementary

This Spring Value Flower Art Project is an elementary art lesson where students create bright spring flowers with paint and oil pastels while exploring light and dark values. Students paint the background first, then layer oil pastels to build contrast and detail, so they can see how value adds depth and dimension to their artwork.

It is a good fit for spring art lessons, painting units and value studies, and works for art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool art and substitute art plans. The step-by-step structure keeps the lesson easy to guide while leaving plenty of room for creativity and personal expression.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I loved doing this art project with my 5th graders. Sometimes you do art with students and you can't tell what it is at the end - not with this! They did great and all of their art looked beautiful. Our school would do a spring art walk - decorating our school hallways with student art and parents would come to see. The parents loved this project too!” Kristin B.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• Step-by-Step Guided Art Tutorial for the whole flower project
• Visual Drawing Steps for the spring flowers
• Guided Instructions for combining painting and oil pastels
• Example Images to support student understanding
• Student-Friendly Pages to guide the lesson from beginning to end

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students learn to understand value in art (light and dark), create contrast with oil pastels, paint a colorful spring background, draw and design spring flowers, and build detail and dimension through layering and outlining. The guided drawing helps them grow in creative confidence.

The lesson is set up so you can demonstrate each step while students follow along, which makes it ideal for whole-class instruction. The finished pieces are bold and colorful and look great on spring bulletin boards.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers who want a spring art lesson that teaches value while students create colorful artwork.

How can this resource be used in the classroom?

Follow the step-by-step guided tutorial and demonstrate each stage of the project. Students follow along to create their own flower artwork while learning about value and art techniques.

How long does this art project take?

Most classes finish in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, skill level, pacing and the time available for painting and drying.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (10)

★★★★ “These looked great for open house and students enjoyed all the steps involved to really understand how to do it. Thanks for creating this resource!” Kennedy S.

★★★★ “Great spring lesson! It came in handy as my class was learning about value. We did this project around the time of Mother's Day, so the students were excited to give their artwork as a gift.” Cassandra P.

★★★★ “This was great for my students. Recommend purchasing this.” Amanda W.

★★★★ “My students really loved art this year as an outlet. Mince unfortunately lacks in this area, thank you for this great resource.” Jonathon T.

★★★ “Love the step by step break down” Adrianna V.

★★★★★ “Very thorough!” Korie A.

★★★★★ “I'm looking forward to using this one in the fall. It looks great, just like all the others I've purchases from Ms. Artastic.” melissa C.

★★★★★ “student love it” Bilingual l.

★★★★★ “Great Resource!” Jenna W.

★★★★★ “This is a great resource. Thanks so much!” Teaching is Life

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron is the artist and educator behind Ms Artastic. She creates art lessons used by thousands of teachers and homeschool families around the world. Kathleen has been featured as the cover educator in OCO Magazine and on NBC LX, where she shared her passion for making art education accessible to all learners. Her goal is to help teachers bring joy, creativity and confidence into the classroom through art.

TERMS OF USE

This resource is licensed for single classroom use only. Purchasing it gives one teacher permission to use it with their students.

YOU MAY: use this resource with your own students. Additional licenses are available if other teachers would like to use it.

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