Welcome to Mr. Rathaus’ art studio and online gallery
2023 - 2024
1st Grade
Weekly Lessons
2nd Grade
Weekly Lessons
3rd Grade
Weekly Lessons
4th Grade
Weekly Lessons
5th Grade
Weekly Lessons
Substitute Lesson Plans
Lascaux Cave
Did you know that some of the most amazing art ever made was found in a cave? That’s right. In 1940 three French boys discovered a trove of 600 paintings on the walls of a hillside cave. They turned out to be 19,000 years old! Click on the bull to take a tour of this amazing place!
Student Work
Check out these beautiful 3rd grade snail paintings inspired by famous artist Georgia O’Keeffe!
Norval Morrisseau
Also known as Copper Thunderbird, Norval Morrisseau was an Indigenous Canadian artist from the Anishinaabek First Nation. Known as the "Picasso of the North", Morrisseau created works depicting the legends of his people. His style is characterized by thick black outlines and bright colors.
Internet Art activities and fun projects - Just because we’re not in school doesn’t mean the fun ends!
Op-art is an art movement that tries to trick your eye. Click the pic and find out more!
With such limited activities available right now, it’s great to get out into nature and enjoy our beautiful trees.
Grab a pencil. Are you up for the challenge?
Before they were on Kleenex boxes the Impressionists were considered revolutionary, foregoing boring art academies for emotional painting that celebrated real life!
Have you ever made a sculpture? You can use many materials you find at home to create amazing art. Click on the link to find out how!
Collage can be easy or hard. It depends on your level of commitment. Have you got what it takes to be a master of collage?
Who says you need expensive art supplies to make amazing art. Try it yourself with this Nature art project. It won’t cost you a thing.
Well, this is a good place to start…
Museum and Cultural links.
Do you dare?