Wayne Thiebaud Lollipop Art Project Candy Art Lesson Art History Art Activity

In this Wayne Thiebaud Lollipop Art Project, students create a sweet treat artwork filled with oversized lollipops inspired by Wayne Thiebaud. The finished pieces are colorful and playful, with bold outlines, watercolor details, fun candy designs and dramatic shadows.

It is written for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers who want a cheerful candy art lesson with a real artist study connection. Students learn about a real artist, explore color and make their own creative choices, designing swirls, hearts, smiling faces and other candy patterns so each artwork feels personal.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Cover Page
• 1 About the Resource Page
• 1 Critical Thinking Questions Page
• 3 Lesson Plan Pages
• 1 Warm-Up Art Challenge Page
• 1 Student Reading Page about Wayne Thiebaud
• 1 Color Poster Sample Page
• 1 Rubric Page
• 1 How-to Draw: Lollis Page
• 1 KWL Chart Page
• 1 The Message Reflection Page
• 1 Analyze: Elements and Principles Reflection Page
• 1 Compare and Contrast Page
• 1 Questions and Wonders Page
• 1 Goal Setting Page
• 2 Artwork Reflection Pages
• 1 Peer Feedback Page
• Artist’s Statement Pages
• 1 Full-Page Example Artwork Page
• PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial with visual and text directions that guide students through drawing, candy details, cast shadows and painting

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

The student reading page introduces Wayne Thiebaud’s cheerful paintings, thick paint application, colorful shadows and love of everyday treats like cakes, pies and candies. This helps students connect their own artwork to a famous artist.

Students then design bright lollipops, play with patterns and add bold shadows and watercolor splatter details. The finished pieces look great on a bulletin board or in the hallway.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers who want a Wayne Thiebaud art lesson.

Is this resource editable?

No. It is non-editable.

Does this lesson include information about the artist?

Yes. It includes a student reading page about Wayne Thiebaud and a themed Warm-Up Art Challenge.

What materials are used?

Watercolor paint, thick white paper such as card stock or watercolor paper, and a permanent marker or black colored pencil.

Does it include reflection or assessment pages?

Yes. It includes a rubric, KWL chart, reflections, peer feedback, goal setting, artist statement pages and more.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and educator whose work has been featured on NBC LX News and in OCO Magazine, as the featured educator on the cover of the October 2025 edition. She designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers, 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 it in any form.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic